FitaPreta António Macanita, Branco 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Tasting Note: A bright, citrusy, white blend with nice complexity along the midpalate.[Read more]
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Pierre-Jacques Druet Vaumoreau Bourgueil 2009 – Midpalate Flavor Intensity You Can Appreciate
Pierre-Jacques Druet, Vaumoreau Bourgueil 2009, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Bourgueil with just the amount of midpalate flavor intensity and balance that makes you appreciate the region’s affinity for producing more concentrated cabernet franc than Chinon to its south.[Read more]
Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Great Value for the Price Point
Domaine Bousquet, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A fun, fruity, full-bodied cabernet sauvignon that is a great value for the price point.[Read more]
Olga Raffault Chinon 2015 – A Loire Valley Chinon at its Best
Olga Raffault, Chinon 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Loire-valley Chinon at its best and one of the finest bottles and vintages of Olga Raffault cabernet franc I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy.[Read more]
Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018 – Chill & Enjoy on Your Back Porch
Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A delightfully-deep-on-the-nose, but medium-on-the-palate red blend that when served chilled during backyard parties would please many a guest.[Read more]
Lorgeril 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Delicious, Warmer-Weather Cab Franc
Lorgeril, 1620 Cabernet Franc 2016, Pay D’Oc, France
Tasting Note: A supple cabernet franc that tastes like it was grown by a French winemaker in a warmer temperature in the south of France (which it was) absent the strong green notes one often gets in Loire cabernet franc.[Read more]
Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017 – A Bright, Versatile White Blend
Herdade Do Esporão, Monte Velho 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Tasting Note: A bright, versatile white blend that has the qualities of the quintessential white wine you order with lunch in Portugal.[Read more]
Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2010 – Sensual Sangiovese
Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A smooth, Brunello di Montalcino that proves the sensuality potential of 100% sangiovese.[Read more]
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016 – A White Blend with Creaminess, Florality & Dried, Green Fruit
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Antão Vaz da Peceguina 2016, Albernôa, Portugal
Tasting Note: A white blend from Portugal that has creaminess, florality and some dried, green fruit.[Read more]
Manoir du Carra Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015 – A Straightforward Beaujolais
Manoir du Carra, Les Burdelines Moulin à Vent 2015, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A straightforward Moulin à Vent.[Read more]
