Michael David Winery, Inkblot Petit Verdot 2013, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Purple in color this petit verdot has a nose of violet, chocolate and black plum.[Read more]
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Rogue Vine Grand Itata Blanco 2014 – Shows a New Side of Muscatel
Rogue Vine, Grand Itata Blanco 2014, Itata Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A pleasing and unique blend that shows that muscatel can not only be an end-of-meal grape.[Read more]
Domaine Raab-Ramsay Pinot Noir-Gewürztraminer Rosé Sparkling Wine NV – A Fun Odd Couple Grape Pairing that Works
Domaine Raab-Ramsay, Pinot Noir-Gewürztraminer Rosé Sparkling Wine NV, Méthode Ancestrale, Quilpué, Chile
Tasting Note: A fun, organic sparkler from Chile to try to see pinot and gewürztraminer grapes paired together in sparkling-rosé- form.[Read more]
Vina Maitía Aupa Pipeño NV – A Simple País & Carignan Blend
Vina Maitía Aupa Pipeño NV, Maule Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: This ruby-colored país and carignan blend has a musky nose with a little citrus and red cherry fruit.[Read more]
Vinedos Casas de Bucalemu Riesling 2012 – A Tropical Bubblicious Palate Cleanser
Vinedos Casas de Bucalemu, Riesling 2012, Vino Natural, Santo Domingo Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: This riesling’s aromas in are reminiscent of Bubblicious tropical gum.[Read more]
Carinae Finca Deneza Malbec 2013 – Secondary Aging Aromas Lead
Carinae, Finca Deneza Malbec 2013, Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Purple in color with a French-styled nose that delivers on an Old Word winemaking style that lets the grape express itself without pushing the fruit forward.[Read more]
Gillmore Hacedor de Mundos Cabernet Franc Old Vines 2010 – Concentrated Chiliean Old Vines Cab Franc
Gillmore Hacedor de Mundos Cabernet Franc Old Vines 2010, Loncomilla Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A cabernet franc that shows the best of the grape and from rare old vines in Chile.[Read more]
Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucan Humo Blanco Cabernet Franc 2013 – A Cab Franc with a Chilean Nose
Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucan, Humo Blanco Cabernet Franc 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A cab franc at an affordable price point with lots to like about it without being overly complex.[Read more]
Trapiche Mio Extra Brut NV – A Fitting Mendoza Airport Sparkler
Trapiche, Mio Extra Brut NV, Argentina
Tasting Note: This pale lemon-colored sparkler has a nose of lemon citrus.[Read more]
Carmelo Patti Vino Espumante Extra Brut NV – Simple & Enjoyable
Carmelo Patti, Vino Espumante Extra Brut NV, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: High in acidity, this sparkler is straightforward, simple and enjoyable.[Read more]
