Aubergine, Chenin Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: If you ever get the chance to taste aged chenin blanc, avail yourself of the opportunity – particularly Aubergine’s white-labeled, 2008 version.[Read more]
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Oldenburg Vineyards Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2014 – A Gentle Warm-Weather Cab Franc with Some Cool-Climate Aromatics
Oldenburg Vineyards, Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A gentle, warm-weather cabernet franc with some cool-climate aromatics.[Read more]
Domaine Bousquet Rosé 2018 – A Rosé to Repeat
Domaine Bousquet, Rosé 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This rosé has the most beautiful hue of salmon-peach color and shows the heights new-world rosés can reach.[Read more]
Fram Cinsault 2016 – Lacks Flavor Intensity & Concentration
Fram, Cinsault 2016, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
Tasting Note: This cinsault lacks flavor intensity and concentration.[Read more]
m2 Rosé of Carignane 2017 – A Lodi Rosé with Bright, Red-Fruit
m2, Rosé of Carignane 2017, Mokelumne River, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A rosé of carignane from Lodi with bright, red-fruit flavors.[Read more]
Lynx Cabernet Franc 2015 – An Enjoyable, Family-Made Cab Franc
Lynx, Cabernet Franc 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa
Tasting Note: A family winery makes a cabernet franc that is enjoyable on its own, and good for everyday meal pairing.[Read more]
Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016 – Sensual and Silky as a Velvet Glove
Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A carmenere that is sensual and silky as a velvet glove stored in a handmade, cedar case.[Read more]
Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2013 – A Basic-Plus Cabernet Franc
Hermanuspietersfontein, Swartskaap 2013, Sondagskloof, South Africa
Tasting Note: A basic-plus cabernet franc with hot-weather elements that overwhelm some of the potential cool-weather contributions.[Read more]
Urban Provence Rosé 2017 – A Fun, Easy-Going Rosé
Urban Provence, Rosé 2017, Côtes de Provence, France
Tasting Note: The best way to transport yourself to France is to enjoy a rosé from Provence while the sun is on your skin, and this bottle will take you there.[Read more]
Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2015 – Cabernet Franc & Cinsault Star in the Red Blend
Leeu Passant, Dry Red Wine 2015, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Note: You can taste the cabernet franc in this red blend which tilts towards the old world but with a restrained, new world style.[Read more]
