Ferraton Père & Fils, Côtes du Rhône Samorëns Rosé 2016, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: A well-made, quintessential, grenache-based rosé from the Côtes du Rhône.[Read more]
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Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Rosé 2016 – Crisp, Clean & Straightforward
Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Rosé 2016, IGP Pays D’Oc, France
Tasting Note: Bila-Haut was the first producer in France to print their labels in braille – not that you need to know that to love them because they also produce consistently quality wines that you should never hesitate to pickup.[Read more]
Ferraton Père & Fils Côtes Du Rhône Samorëns Blanc 2016 – A Chardonnay Alternative
Ferraton Père & Fils, Côtes Du Rhône Samorëns Blanc 2016, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: White Côtes du Rhônes are where those of you who eschew chardonnay and sauvignon blanc can seek shelter as these wines tend to have body, personality and substance.[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]
Domaine Grosbois La Cuisine de ma Mere Chinon 2014 – Good Balance of Fruit & Earth
Domaine Grosbois, La Cuisine de ma Mere Chinon 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon that proves you don’t have to choose between fruit and an earthy, vegetal character – you can have both in balance.[Read more]
Cuvée Lions d’Or White Blend 2014 – Delivers on Value
Cuvée Lions d’Or, White Blend 2014, France
Tasting Note: The type of lighter-styled, white wine blend you’d pick up in the store, not only because it has a pretty label, but also because it delivers on value and taste when you get home.[Read more]
Les Combes de Saint-Saveur Récolte 2014 – Swims in Tart Red Fruit
Les Combes de Saint-Saveur Récolte 2014, Côtes du Rhône, France
Tasting Note: An enjoyable Côtes du Rhône that swims in tart red fruit.[Read more]
Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau 2016 – Simple & Likeable
Joseph Drouhin, Beaujolais Nouveau 2016, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A 2016 Beaujolais Nouveau filled with refreshing acidity and bright red-fruit flavors.[Read more]
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2016 – A Wine About Hope
Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais Nouveau 2016, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: This 2016 Beaujolais is exactly what we all hope to be in our youth — attractive, promising, and imbued with potential that’s worthy of a second look.[Read more]
Willm Blanc de Blancs Brut – Your New House Sparkling Wine
Willm, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: Look for this affordable sparkler from Alsace that your guests will love and that provides a price-to-value ratio that will make you not hesitate to open a second or third bottle over the course of an evening.[Read more]
