Morgenhof Estate, Cabernet Franc 2013, Simonsberg – Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: This cabernet franc is straightforward in profile and presents the basic form of the grape with some flavor concentration but lacking much mid-palate complexity.[Read more]
Lapostolle, Cuvée Alexandre, Apalta Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Purple in color, this wine has a nose of black plum, raspberry and vanilla-and-clove baking spice.[Read more]
Terras de Alter, Terra D’Alter Telhas Tinto 2013, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal
Tasting Note: The plushest of purple fruit from a Portuguese blend of syrah (95%) and viognier (5%) that benefits from indigenous-yeast fermentation.[Read more]
Cartuxa, Evora Tinto Colheita 2013, Alentejo, Portugal
Tasting Note: A concentrated, red blend from Portugal that pleases and abounds with depth and structure.[Read more]
Argento, Bonarda 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: An impressive example of the bonarda grape varietal that delivers complex aromatics and rich fruit flavors.[Read more]
Bellwether Wine Cellars, Tuller Vineyard Riesling 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: If you were served this riesling you’d probably guess it was from Alsace – but it’s impressively produced in the New York Finger Lakes.[Read more]
Fox Run Vineyards, Cabernet Franc 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: An elegant cabernet franc from the New York Finger Lakes whose fruit profile will transport you to Burgundy.[Read more]
Bodegas Los Frailes, Monastrell – Garnacha 2013, Spain
Tasting Note: Monastrell blends are increasingly being produced in Spain, and this wine shows the grape’s flexibility to pair well with Grenache which makes up 30% of the blend.[Read more]
Forge Cellars, Les Alliés Pinot Noir 2013, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: A Finger Lakes pinot noir with soft red fruit that benefits from indigenous-yeast fermentation.[Read more]
Atwater Estate Vineyards, Syrah 2013, North Block Nine, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: Could Finger Lakes syrah may be the next, break-out red for the region after cabernet franc?[Read more]
