Olga Raffault, Chinon Les Picasses 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Chinon with weight, sturdiness and backbone that could stand up to backyard grilling.[Read more]
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Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 2015 – You Will Need to Dress in Linen to Rise to this Rosé’s Level
Gérard Bertrand, Gris Blanc Rosé 2015, IGP Pays D’OC, France
Tasting Note: An elegant rosé that will make you want to dress in linen when you drink it so you can rise to its level.[Read more]
Cave de Tain Nobles Rives Marsanne 2014 – If You Like Viognier, Try this Marsanne
Cave de Tain Nobles Rives, Marsanne 2014, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes, France
Tasting Note: If you’re a fan of viognier, this marsanne would be good to experience another Rhone white grape varietal that has similar charm.[Read more]
Sheridan Vineyard Boss Block Cabernet Franc 2012 – A Yakima Cab Franc that Shows Masterful Winemaking
Sheridan Vineyard, Boss Block Cabernet Franc 2012, Yakima Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: A Yakima Valley cabernet franc that embodies the elegance of the grape combined with masterful winemaking.[Read more]
Spier Chenin Blanc 2015 – A Tart, Simple Expression of the Grape
Spier, Chenin Blanc 2015, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Note: An enjoyable chenin blanc from South Africa that delivers a straightforward, southern hemisphere take on this versatile grape varietal.[Read more]
Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Rosé 2014 – Finally, a Rosé with Expressive Cabernet Franc Character!
Jean-Maurice Raffault, Chinon Rosé 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: Finally, a rosé with expressive cabernet franc character![Read more]
Heidi Schrock Rosé Biscaya 2016 – A Curious Find with a Hint of Stone Fruit
Heidi Schrock, Rosé Biscaya 2016, Burgenland, Austria
Tasting Note: A solid rosé from Austria where few red wines, let alone rosés, barely escape. [Read more]
Château du Jaunay Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2014 – Pleasing and Straightforward
Château du Jaunay, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2014, Loire Valley, France
Tasting Note: Muscadet traditionally pairs well with seafood and this inoffensive and straightforward Muscadet is no exception.[Read more]
Bougrier Anjou Blanc 2015 – Show Again Why Loire Chenin Blanc Pairs So Well with Summer
Bougrier, Anjou Blanc 2015, Loire Valley, France
Tasting Note: A Loire Valley chenin blanc that expresses the grape’s dry, tart green fruit character showing yet again, why Loire chenin blanc pairs so well with summer.[Read more]
Beaucanon Estate Cuvee Louis Cabernet Franc 2008 – An Elegant Vision of Napa Cab Franc
Beaucanon Estate, Cuvee Louis Cabernet Franc 2008, Napa Valley, California
Tasting Note: A comforting, yet elegant, fruit-inclined, Napa Valley cabernet franc that shows restraint and presents a vision of the grape that reflects warm-climate subtlety in winemaking.[Read more]
