Enrique Mendoza, La Tremenda Monastrell 2012, Alicante, Spain
Tasting Note: A restrained monastrell that I suspect results from a French winemaker’s take on the grape in Spain (that’s just a guess based on taste; not research).[Read more]
Cave Kientzheim-Kaysersberg, Anne de K, Crémant d’Alsace, Brut Rosé, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: Alsace sparkling wine is typically not only delightful but also under-the-radar in value for your money especially compared to Champagne.[Read more]
Chateau de Plaisance, Entre Copains 2013, Anjou, France
Tasting Note: A classic Anjou red blend with cabernet franc leading the mix and showing the qualities the grape is known to express in the region.[Read more]
Protea, Chenin Blanc 2014, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Note: A chenin blanc from South Africa that shows concentration of fruit and loads of midpalate complexity.[Read more]
Simonnet-Febvre, Mont de Milieu Chablis Premier Cru 2013, France
Tasting Note: A Chablis that presents a riper chardonnay style than you’d normally expect from this cool-climate region.[Read more]
Juan Gil, Monastrell 2014, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: A monastrell with more of a tannin bite than is usual.[Read more]
Bodegas Ego, Fuerza 2011, Jumilla, Spain
Tasting Note: Try your favorite red grape varietal blended with monastrell (mourvédre) from Spain, and see if you like the blend even more; you may discover a new favorite red blend.[Read more]
Arthur Metz, Cremant d’Alsace Rosé Brut Millésimé 2014, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: A dry rosé sparkler from Alsace.[Read more]
Terra Vega, Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014, Central Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Quaffing weekday wine.[Read more]
M. Chapoutier, Belleruche Côtes Du Rhône 2014, Rhone, France
Tasting Note: A good entry-level white Côtes du Rhône that benefits from expert winemaking.[Read more]
