Enrique Mendoza, La Tremenda Monastrell 2012, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: A restrained monastrell that I suspect results from a French winemaker’s take on the grape in Spain (that’s just a guess based on taste; not research).[Read more]
Bodega Senorio de Barahonda Barrica, Monastrell – Syrah 2012, Yecla, Spain
Tasting Note: If you like primitivo or red zinfandel, try monastrell (i.e., mourvédre) and monastrell-based blends from Spain; you won’t be disappointed.[Read more]
Polkura, Malbec 2012, Marchigue, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: While not generally known for producing malbec, this malbec from Chile gives Argentina a run for its money.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Serres Ranch Vineyard, Merlot 2012, Sonoma Valley, California
Tasting Note: Shows what fine merlot could be if you’d only drink it again.[Read more]
Le Grand Bouqueteau, Reserve Chinon 2012, Loire, France
Tasting Note: This Chinon is like a vintage red velvet glove – it’s seductive.[Read more]
Suncé Winery & Vineyard, Nebbiolo 2012, St. Olof Vineyard, Clear Lake, California
Tasting Note: You have probably never tasted nebbiolo produced outside of Italy.[Read more]
Suncé Winery & Vineyard, Grenache 2012, Ripken Vineyard, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A Lodi, California take on this Southern Rhône grape varietal that captures tart red fruit.[Read more]
Weingut Carl Ehrhard, Rüdesheim Kirchenpfad Spätburgunder Trocken 2012, Rheingau, Germany
Tasting Note: It’s difficult to find a German pinot noir, or spätburgunder, on the shelf here in the United States so whenever you find one at wine shop you must try it so you can familiarize yourself with Germany’s pinot noir style – which many would likely enjoy.[Read more]
Red Newt Cellars, Laboratory Series Notopthalmus 2012, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A wine geek’s white blend that’s eminently accessible.[Read more]
Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Parallèle 45 Côtes du Rhône 2012, France
Tasting Note: This grenache-syrah blend delivers what you like best in French syrah supported by a sturdy grenache back that holds its own and advances the wine forward with divine aromas to boot.[Read more]
