Grifoll Declara Tressals, Priorat DOCa 2014, Spain
Tasting Note: A fruit-forward red blend that doesn’t include the area’s famed grenache.[Read more]
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Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera D’Asti 2014 DOCG – A Good Example of the Grape
Vietti Tre Vigne, Barbera D’Asti 2014 DOCG, Piemonte, Italy
Tasting Note: The most premium Barbera produced in Italy comes from the Asti region in Piemonte where the grape matures on the best southern-facing hill sites.[Read more]
Domaine des Baumard Savennières 2014 – Oak Overwhelms
Domaine des Baumard, Savennières 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: The Savennières region is widely projected to be the second area in the Loire that will soon qualify for grand cru status based on the area’s dry, fuller-bodied chenin blanc style.[Read more]
Domaine de Vaufuget Vouvray 2015 – Perfect for Summer
Domaine de Vaufuget, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: If you’re looking for a dry Vouvray with high acidity and filled with green fruit, this is your bottle.[Read more]
Bastianich Tocai Friuliano Plus 2006 – A Stunning, Aromatic White
Bastianich, Tocai Friuliano Plus 2006, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Tasting Note: You will immediately be drawn to this wine from Friuliano once you pour your first glass.[Read more]
Leroy Bourgogne Rouge – Body & Earthy Qualities You Desire
Leroy, Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A red Burgundy with body, fruit and the earthy qualities you desire most from the pinot noir grape in its hallowed habitat.[Read more]
F.E. Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris 2012 – Impressive
F.E. Trimbach, Reserve Pinot Gris 2012, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: After you taste this Alsatian Reserve Pinot Gris from Alsace, you may never choose to have pinot gris from any other region.[Read more]
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2012 – Channels Loire Valley Chinon
Lang & Reed, Cabernet Franc 2012, North Coast, California
Tasting Note: Don’t sleep on California cabernet franc, and this bottle proves why.[Read more]
George DuBoeuf Domaine du Val Lamartinien Saint-Veran 2012 – Captures Sunnier Side of Burgundy
George DuBoeuf, Domaine du Val Lamartinien, Saint-Veran 2012, Maconnais, France
Tasting Note: A chardonnay from the Maconnais that captures the sunnier side of Burgundy with a mix of green, yet-restrained tropical fruit.[Read more]
Chopo Monastrell 2015 – Average, Flabby & Slightly Out of Balance
Chopo, Monastrell 2015, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: An average monastrell (or mourvédre) from Spain that that doesn’t match in spirit with its snazzy label.[Read more]
