Von Othegraven, Max Riesling Trocken 2014, VDP Gutswein, Mosel, Germany
Tasting Note: A dry, German riesling with depth and character.[Read more]
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Kloster Eberbach Hessische Staatsweingüter Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder Trocken 2014 – A Basic-Plus Pinot Noir
Kloster Eberbach, Hessische Staatsweingüter, Assmannshäuser Spätburgunder Trocken 2014, VDP, Rheingau, Germany
Tasting Note: A bright, lively and relatively straightforward pinot noir or “spätburgunder” as its called in Germany.[Read more]
Zorzal Eggo Franco Cabernet Franc 2014 – Silky, Primal & Attractive
Zorzal, Eggo Franco Cabernet Franc 2014, Tupangato, Argentina
Tasting Note: This bottle is an example why under-the-radar Argentinean cabernet franc will one day overtake the world.[Read more]
Michael Klouda Wines Broken Vine Zinfandel 2014 – Gobs of Delicious Ripe Fruit
Michael Klouda Wines, Broken Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A zinfandel that shows balance and gobs of delicious ripe fruit you’d want to spoon on a bowl full of vanilla ice cream.[Read more]
Michael David Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2014 – Experience California’s Cabernet Franc Future
Michael David, Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Wow!
This cabernet franc from Michael David has finesse, charm and is sustainably-produced under the Lodi Rules certification.[Read more]
Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2014 – A Solid Well-Made Red
Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec 2014, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina
Tasting Note: Having tasted the last two vintages (2012, 2013), and now this third vintage, this Golden Reserve malbec is definitely a solid, well-made wine you can take to a dinner party or enjoy yourself at home.[Read more]
Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Bonarda Syrah 2014 – Argentina’s New Blend
Trivento, Amado Sur Malbec Bonarda Syrah 2014, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Could this malbec, bonarda, syrah (MBS) blend be to Argentina what the grenache, syrah, mourvédre (GSM) blend is to the Southern Rhone?[Read more]
Las Leñas Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Flabby & Out of Balance
Las Leñas, Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: There is better wine to be had from Argentina, and this is far from it.[Read more]
Vignobles Pelvillain Inspiration Plot 7.9 Cahors 2014 – A French Malbec
Vignobles Pelvillain, Inspiration, Plot 7.9 Cahors 2014, France
Tasting Note: This malbec from Cahors is done in a tart, red style that’s different from the ripe-fruit style you’re likely familiar with from Argentina.[Read more]
Hector Wine Company Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – A Powerhouse White
Hector Wine Company, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Seneca Lake, New York
Tasting Note: A powerhouse sauvignon blanc with complexity that impresses.[Read more]
