Alain Graillot, Crozes Hermitage 2014, Rhône, France
Tasting Note: A fresh blackberry and tannin surprise.[Read more]
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Domaine Henri Prudhon & Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 2012 – A Pucker-Worthy Pinot Noir
Domaine Henri Prudhon & Fils, Chassagne-Montrachet 2012, Côtes de Beaune, France
Tasting Notes: A pucker-worthy pinot noir.[Read more]
Jean-Maurice Raffault Les Galuches Chinon 2013 – A Low-Alcohol Long Evening Sipper
Jean-Maurice Raffault, Les Galuches, Chinon 2013, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A light alcohol (12.5%) cabernet franc that makes a perfect low-alcohol sipper for those who enjoy having multiple glasses of a gentle, red-fruit-dominated wine over the course of an evening without the stress of high alcohol or harsh tannin.[Read more]
Côtes D’Olt Cuvée Tradition Cahors 2013 – A Basic French Malbec
Côtes D’Olt, Cuvée Tradition Cahors 2013, France
Tasting Note: A basic French malbec that is more interesting on the nose than the palate.[Read more]
Domaine De La Croix Marie Les Lisons Chinon 2014 – Ahead of the Pack for the Region
Domaine De La Croix Marie, Les Lisons Chinon 2014, Loire Valley, France
Tasting Note: Ruby in color with some purple highlights this Chinon has a nose of dry red and black fruit mixed with a small helping of spring green vegetables.[Read more]
La Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – An Airline Red with Faint Nyquil Cough Syrup Aromas
La Baume, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Vin de France, France
Tasting Note: You don’t expect world-class cabernet for $7 on a plane, but certainly you certainly have a right to expect more than this.[Read more]
La Baume Colombard Chardonnay Reserve – An Airline Wine with Personality
La Baume, Colombard Chardonnay Reserve, Vin de France, France
Tasting Note: More wines like this one with personality in economy please.[Read more]
Domaine Sorin Terra Amata Rosé 2015 – A Feast for the Senses
Domaine Sorin, Terra Amata Rosé 2015, Côtes de Provence, France
Tasting Note: A rosé that is a feast for the senses.[Read more]
Barton & Guestier Passeport Cotes de Provence Rosé 2015 – Just-Ripened, Early-Summer Fruit
Barton & Guestier, Passeport Cotes de Provence Rosé 2015, Provence, France
Tasting Note: Another proof point of high-quality Provencal rosé winemaking.[Read more]
Chateau Beaulieu Rosé 2015 – Almost Too Beautiful in Color to Drink
Chateau Beaulieu, Rosé 2015, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, France
Tasting Note: Some rosés have such a beautiful pink color you almost hesitate to drink them so you can admire their color, and this delightful rosé is one of them.[Read more]
