Batzella, Peàn 2016, Bolgheri, Italy
Tasting Note: A cabernet-sauvignon-led, Italian red blend that combines concentrated fruit and bright acidity.[Read more]
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Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Straightforward with Herbal Hints
Attems, Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy
Tasting Note: A versatile, easygoing sauvignon blanc to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]
Sunce Winery Sweet Zora Late Harvest Zinfandel 1997 – Elicits a Smile
Sunce Winery, Sweet Zora Late Harvest Zinfandel 1997, Dry Creek, California
Tasting Note: Late-harvest zinfandel is a treat as dessert wine by itself, but to experience a 24-year-old, 1997-vintage, late-harvest zinfandel is a special treat fitting for Open That Bottle Night (OTBN) 2021.[Read more]
Domaine de Chevillard Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère – A White Blend with There-There
Domaine de Chevillard, Vin de Savoie 2016 Jacquère, France
Tasting Note: A Savoie white blend with caramel-tinged fruit buttressed by pleasing yeasty notes.[Read more]
Frankenseele Dornfelder 2018 – A Sturdy, Straightforward Dornfelder
Frankenseele, Dornfelder 2018, Franken, Germany
Bottle Note: A sturdy dornfelder with ripe, dark fruit and body.[Read more]
Joël Taluau Bourgueil 2017 – Bistro By-the-Glass Cabernet Franc
Joël Taluau, Bourgueil 2017, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A Bourgueil done in a reserved style from a region known for its cabernet franc.[Read more]
Catherine & Pierre Breton La Dilettante Vouvray 2015 – Vibrant Without Being Ostentatious
Catherine & Pierre Breton, La Dilettante Vouvray 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A sec Loire chenin blanc that is vibrant without being ostentatious.[Read more]
Château Larroque Bordeaux Supérieur 2015 – Better-Than-Basic Bordeaux
Château Larroque, Bordeaux Supérieur 2015, France
Tasting Note: A Bordeaux Supérieur that would be a welcome, better-than-basic-Bordeaux addition to any meal.[Read more]
Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru 2018 – A Slightly-Warmer Vintage Chardonnay
Domaine de Oliveira Lecestre, Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru 2018, Burgundy, France
Tasting Note: A Chablis that presents a slightly-warmer vintage of the chardonnay grape.[Read more]
Kloster Eberbach Spätburgunder Trocken 2018 – Proletariat Pinot
Kloster Eberbach, Spätburgunder Trocken 2018, Rheingau, Germany
Tasting Note: A weeknight spätburgunder that is fruity and food-friendly.[Read more]
