Felix Solis, Los Molinos Airén, Valdepeñas, Spain
Tasting Note: My number one choice for two summers running for a summer house wine that is tart, refreshing and costs less than a CocaCola at Disney World.[Read more]
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Les Costières de Pomerols Hugues De Beauvignac Picpoul de Pinet 2015 – A Zesty White with Minerality
Les Costières de Pomerols Hugues De Beauvignac, Picpoul de Pinet 2015, France
Tasting Note: This picpoul di pinet expresses the tart, dry, green fruit character of the picpoul blanc grape for which the area is known.[Read more]
Indaba Chenin Blanc 2014 – An Untamed White with a Muscadine Aftertaste
Indaba, Chenin Blanc 2014, South Africa
Tasting Note: This chenin blanc from South Africa has the pleasing aftertaste that remains in your mouth after chewing on a muscadine grape – a slightly wild, untamed, feral character that is at once intriguing and sense-heightening.[Read more]
Humberto Canale Estate Malbec 2014 – A Velvety Balanced Malbec
Humberto Canale, Estate Malbec 2014, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina
Tasting Note: A balanced malbec dominated by barrel aging with oak-influenced notes on the nose and restrained ripe red fruit on the palate.[Read more]
Trump Rosé 2015 – Regardless of What You Think of the Man, this Rosé is a Winner
Trump, Rosé 2015, Monticello, Virginia
Tasting Note: Regardless of what you think of the man himself, this Trump-branded rosé is a winner that captures some of the best parts of rosé winemaking.[Read more]
Barton & Guestier Vouvray 2014 – Captures Best Parts of Loire Chenin Blanc Style
Barton & Guestier, Vouvray 2014 (Chenin Blanc), Loire Valley, France
Tasting Note: This Vouvray captures some of the best parts of the refreshing, underappreciated and affordable, dry, Loire-Valley, chenin blanc style.[Read more]
Titus Cabernet Franc 2015 – A Different Take on California Cab Franc
Titus, Cabernet Franc 2015, Napa Valley, California
Tasting Note: A Napa Valley cabernet franc with body and finesse that presents a different, California take on the grape.[Read more]
Drytown Cellars Estate Syrah 2014 – Syrah Shines in Amador County
Drytown Cellars, Estate Syrah 2014, Sierra Foothills, California
Tasting Note: A syrah the shows the potential of the grape in Amador County.[Read more]
Chateau De La Roulerie Chenin Blanc 2015 – Taste What There is To Love About This Unappreciated Varietal
Chateau De La Roulerie, Chenin Blanc 2015, Anjou, Loire Valley, France
Tasting Note: With this chenin blanc, you understand what there is to love about this unappreciated, Loire Valley grape varietal.[Read more]
Chateau d’Épiré Clos de la Cerisaie Anjou Rouge 2011 – Showcases Higher Tannin, Cab Franc Potential
Chateau d’Épiré, Clos de la Cerisaie, Anjou Rouge 2011, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that showcases some of the higher tannic potential of the grape varietal but in a low-alcohol style that works perfectly for hotter weather and heavier dishes.[Read more]
