Coppo, Camp du Rouss Barbera D’Asti DOCG 2011, Piemonte, Italy
Tasting Note: Barbara from Asti is where this Italian grape variety shines best, including this bottle.[Read more]
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Donnachiara Taurasi DOCG 2011 – Mid-Palate Complexity with Potential for Aging
Donnachiara, Taurasi DOCG 2011, Campania, Italy
Tasting Note: The aglianico grape, also known as the “Nebbiolo of the South (of Italy)” from Taurasi where it reaches its heights shows well in this bottle which offers ripe, plush fruit and concentration but not in the way you experience it in the New World.[Read more]
Domaine de la Noblaie Les Chiens-Chiens Chinon 2011 – Concentrated Red & Black Fruit
Domaine de la Noblaie, Les Chiens-Chiens Chinon 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon with concentrated red and black-fruit aromatics.[Read more]
Vignobles Michel Gassier Chateau de Nages Reserve White 2011 – Bright Green Fruit & Heft
Vignobles, Michel Gassier, Chateau de Nages, Reserve White 2011, Costieres de Nimes, Rhône, France
Tasting Note: A white blend from the Rhone with bright green fruit and heft — perfect for the red-wine lover in your life who likes a sturdy, substantial white.[Read more]
Bodegas Ego Fuerza 2011 – An Impressive Cabernet & Monastrell Blend
Bodegas Ego, Fuerza 2011, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: Try your favorite red grape varietal blended with monastrell (mourvédre) from Spain, and see if you like the blend even more; you may discover a new favorite red blend.[Read more]
Domaine de Bellevue Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011 – A Feast for Your Senses
Domaine de Bellevue, Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Medium-to-deep-intensity ruby in color this wine has an aromatic nose of red currant, crushed-dried violet, raspberry, wet leaves and damp forest floor.[Read more]
Orange River Wine Cellars Star Tree Chenin Blanc 2011 – A Chenin Blanc with Heft
Orange River Wine Cellars, Star Tree Chenin Blanc 2011, South Africa
Tasting Note: A chenin blanc with heft and body that still displays bright acidity.[Read more]
Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses 2011 – A Chinon with Weight to Stand up to Backyard Grilling
Olga Raffault, Chinon Les Picasses 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon with weight, sturdiness and backbone that could stand up to backyard grilling.[Read more]
Chateau d’Épiré Clos de la Cerisaie Anjou Rouge 2011 – Showcases Higher Tannin, Cab Franc Potential
Chateau d’Épiré, Clos de la Cerisaie, Anjou Rouge 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that showcases some of the higher tannic potential of the grape varietal but in a low-alcohol style that works perfectly for hotter weather and heavier dishes.[Read more]
Domaine Richou Anjou Villages Brissac Red 2011 – A Delicious Elixir of Muted Fruit
Domaine Richou, Anjou Villages Brissac Red 2011, Loire, Anjou-Saumur, France
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that blends muted fruit, cedar and floral aromas into a delicious elixir.[Read more]
