Castel di Salve – Cento Su Cento Another reason Puglia is a driving force as far as Italian wines are concerned. I do love a good Primitivo, and good here is an understatement – a plethora of vibrant violet, crushed black pepper, rich plums and juicy blackberries combined with a pinch …
Bread and butter pudding with apple crumble on the nose. On taste, deep fried croutons with brown sugar, apples, apricots and nectarines. This is hands down BEAUTIFUL. Champagne is an interesting realm, but if you’re looking for something around the $45 mark that is sensational, congratulations – …
A credit to South African winemaking from one of the most renowned wineries in the country. In my opinion, one of Waricks finest. Freshly wrapped cigar and tobacco with milk chocolate cocoa, plums, red berries, a little licorice. Slight tannins and heaps of oak that balance to creat …
One of the first wineries I was ever introduced to with my Uncle and some of the finest Zinfandel’s I have ever tasted. I could not recommend this winery more highly. The LH Estate comes out once a year and has limited supply. It’s phenomenal. Big notes …
Like a forage session in the meadow, your nose is graced with a bouquet of dark berries – blackberry, black cherry and rich juicy plums. Upon the sip those blackberries and a slight licorice develop, backed by an unmistakeable vanilla oak, balanced acidity and kick of brown sugar. …
Apollonio: Salice Salentino Mani Del Sud (2010) Very enjoyable and something a little different. It’s a big boy, make no mistake – a robust dark cherry and blackberry bomb heavy an oak but balanced well with acidity. The perfect combination if you like something with a big oomph to it. Cedar oak, …
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2012 Produced, barreled and aged in one of Italy’s oldest castles and one of the most historic Chianti regions in not only Italy, but the planet. What a gorgeous and traditional Chianti– sour cherries with a beautiful meadow berry twist. Slight tannins that fade into a …
The wine industry is full of biases, and not every well-made wine is given credit for being a solid, drinkable, enjoyable glass of wine. We like to have an open mind, and when Duck Commander, 2012 Wood Duck Chardonnay, made by industry titan Trinchero crossed our desk with …
Those of us in California are continuing the cope with the grim dryness of our landscape in this record-breaking drought. And what better way to do so than swirling a glass of chilled white wine as we team up together to minimize our water use. Bottoms up! Kistler – 2013 …
With daylight savings and temperatures rising, here in California we call this “Picnic Season”. Grab your blanket, pick up some cheese and gather your friends to enjoy these absolutely refreshing wines while hanging out in the sun. Bodegas Botani Moscatel Seco 2013 Malaga, Spain $18 93 Pts Zesty and full …
Roses are red, violets are blue, wine comes in all forms, from bubbles to ruby hues. Sip on these whimsical wonders as we celebrate April as National Poetry Month. Louis Sipp – 2010 Pinot Gris “Nature’S” Location: Alsace, France Price: $28 Score: 93 Pts Enchanting like the storybook villages …
From the mysteriously diverse island of Madeira is an unquestionably amazing arsenal of fortified wines. Where floral elegance and complex power combine, here are six of the top productions from this breathtaking island. Rare Wine Company What: Historic Series Savannah Verdelho Score: 95 Pts Like a southern belle this unveils …