Red Newt Cellars, Merlot 2011, Finger Lakes, New York
Tasting Note: In the New York Finger Lakes even merlot aspires to be cabernet franc.[Read more]
Robba & Rossi Wines Vino Dulce Solera Sauvignon Blanc – An Aromatic Solera-Aged Sauvignon Blanc
Robba & Rossi Wines, Vino Dulce, Solera Sauvignon Blanc, Isla de Maipo, Chile
Tasting Note: Orange to garnet in color this highly aromatic sauvignon blanc has a nose replete with peach and apricot aromas.[Read more]
Michael Klouda Wines Shattered Zinfandel 2013 – The Blackberry Pie of Zins
Michael Klouda Wines, Shattered Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: The blackberry pie of zinfandels.[Read more]
Viaggio Estate & Winery Little Missy Estate Grown Zinfandel 2012 – A Middle of the Pack Zin
Viaggio Estate & Winery, Little Missy Estate Grown Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Middle of the pack for the California, fruit-forward zinfandel style.[Read more]
Macchia Wines Gracious Graciano 2014 – Pair with a Smokey Meal or Cigar
Macchia Wines, Gracious Graciano 2014, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A wine to pair with a cigar or a meal with smoky flavor.[Read more]
Onus, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Fruit Inclined without Being Fruit Forward
Onus, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A fruit-inclined without being overly-fruit-forward cabernet sauvignon that shows some of the complexity of the grape.[Read more]
Markus Wine Co. Nuvola Gewürztraminer 2014 Mokelumne Glen Vineyards – A Middle of the Pack Gewürz
Markus Wine Co., Nuvola Gewürztraminer 2014, Mokelumne Glen Vineyards, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A middle of the pack gewürztraminer.[Read more]
Tarambano 2010 – A Red Blend That Tends Towards Rustic
Tarambano 2010, Chile
Tasting Note: A hearty red blend of cabernet sauvignon (53%) blanc and syrah (47%).[Read more]
Kundalini Natural 2014 – Nectarine & Orange Citrus
Kundalini, Natural 2014, Maule Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Beautiful pink-to-salmon colored wine with a nose of nectarine, cinnamon and faint orange citrus.[Read more]
Viñedos Casas de Bucalemu Gewürztraminer 2012 – Lychee & Chalky Sweethearts Candy
Viñedos Casas de Bucalemu, Gewürztraminer 2012, Vino Natural, Santo Domingo Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Lychee aromas leap out of the glass of this lemon-colored gewürztraminer along with baking spice and some pear notes.[Read more]