Vinessens, La Casica Del Abuelo 2016, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: Black-fruit, leather and hints of cigar box abound in this monastrell-dominated red blend.[Read more]
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Frankenseele Spätburgunder 2016 – Pinot Noir in a Proletariat Style That Should Accompany More Meals
Frankenseele, Spätburgunder 2016, Franken, Germany
Tasting Note: Spätburgunder in a proletariat style that should accompany more meals.[Read more]
Reserva D’Amizade Friendship Fado Riserva 2016 – Great Quality for the Price Point
Reserva D’Amizade, Friendship Fado Riserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
Tasting Note: A silky red blend from Portugal that doesn’t bang you over the head with fruit, but rather delights from its midpalate subtlety.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Tannat 2016 – A Blending Grape Shines Alone
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Tannat 2016, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Capay Valley, California
Tasting Note: A blending grape shines alone outside of Uruguay which is known worldwide for tannat.[Read more]
Scott Paul Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – A Solid Pinot Noir with a Mostly Straightforward Fruit Profile
Scott Paul, Ribbon Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Ribbon Ridge, Oregon
Tasting Note: A solid pinot noir with a mostly straightforward fruit profile.[Read more]
Gotsa Mtsvane 2016 – An Affirmative Wine Geek Orange Wine
Gotsa, Mtsvane 2016, Asureti Valley, Kartli, Georgia
Tasting Note: Georgian orange wines are hard to find and many are delicious when you find them.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 – Showcases Ageability of California Pinot Noir
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Winemaker’s Reserve Zora’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016, Russian River Valley, California
Tasting Note: Silky, supple and red-bouquet filled, this 2006 pinot noir showcases the ageability of California pinot noir.[Read more]
Domaine Pascal Aufranc Les Cerisiers Les Crots Julienas 2016 – A Somewhat-Reserved Julienas with Good Fruit Structure
Domaine Pascal Aufranc, Les Cerisiers Les Crots Julienas 2016, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A somewhat-reserved Julienas with good fruit structure.[Read more]
Rasa Vineyards Veritas Sequitur Estate Syrah 2016 – A Cornucopia of Red Fruit & Blossoms
Rasa Vineyards, Veritas Sequitur Estate Syrah 2016, The Rocks District of Milton Freewater, Oregon
Tasting Note: This syrah is a floral-filled cornucopia of red-fruit and blossoms.[Read more]
Pascal Aufranc Vignes de 1939 Chénas en Rémont 2016 – Reveals the Beauty of Cru Beaujolais
Pascal Aufranc, Vignes de 1939 Chénas en Rémont 2016, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: This Chénas reveals the beauty of cru Beaujolais with its depth of flavor combined with brightness of spirit.[Read more]
