Standing Stone Vineyards, Riesling 2014, Finger Lakes, New York, Wine Casual
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Standing Stone Vineyards Riesling 2014 – Just-Ripened Peaches Kissed by Lazy Summer Afternoon Sun

Standing Stone Vineyards, Riesling 2014, Finger Lakes, New York

Tasting Note: Golden in color, this off-dry Riesling has the nose of a basket of fresh-picked green apples and just-ripened peaches kissed by lazy summer afternoon sun.

These aromas are followed by the gentle essences of baking spices dipped in chalk (this is a good thing- trust me).[Read more]

Cuvelier Los Andes, Coleccion 2010, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2010 – The Definition of Fruity Elegant Aromas

Cuvelier Los Andes, Coleccion 2010, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: If “fruity elegant aromas” needed a definition, the nose of this malbec provides ample explanation.

The red fruit in this malbec blend melds together so that no individual one is distinguishable and such that the wine presents as a unique whole. Acid? In perfect balance with the tannin.[Read more]

Ampakama, Syrah 2009, San Juan, Argentina, Wine Casual
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Ampakama Syrah 2009 – No Push Over

Ampakama, Syrah 2009, San Juan, Argentina

Tasting Note: This syrah is like a parodied TV version of a high school football player – it’s no push over, not complex and occasionally a slight bit bitter.

Inky and strong, black currant is the overwhelming taste. There is no finish to this wine. It is at the beginning of the taste what it is at the end. And for the record this can be a good thing.

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