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 …
I flew into Griffith, a remote area in New South Wales, on a four-seater plane. Aside from being terrifying it was also astounding—I could see absolutely everything from the air. My winery hosts told me to look for ‘roos as the plane landed in the town where yellow tail, one …
Ice cider is a niche dessert wine coming into its own. Also known as apple ice wine or ice apple wine, ice cider is sweeter and more alcoholic than hard cider. The pressed apple juice for ice cider is left in the natural cold for several months to force watery …
Shimmering, inky purple-black in color, with aromas of melted black licorice, dark cherry liqueur, kirsch, blackberry liqueur, balsamic reduction, a hint of meat, spice, and maduro cigar. This is rich, deep and dense. On the palate, it’s silky and sweetly fruited, with nice acid balancing out flavors of blackberry, blueberry, …
93 Points. A sweet-souled and instantly appealing aromatic profile that makes your mouth water with whiffs of sweet-spicy tobacco, cherry and cherry skin, chocolate, and licorice. These aromas turn to a palate that’s fine-grained yet still grippy, with ripe sweet fruit, espresso grounds, cocoa powder, plum and dark cherry, and …
From crisp whites to sultry reds, some of the world’s best sparkling wine comes in all shapes and sizes. Grab your friends, grab your glasses. Cheers to a fabulous 2014 and count down to 2015 with these twelve delicious bottles of bubbles! Champagne Piper-Heidsieck – 2002 Rare – France 96 Pts With a label as beautifully …
93 Points. Aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and a hint of leather: I love the fruit here, especially given its age. On the palate, this wine shows well-structured notes of herbs, blackberry and brambly berry fruit, tobacco leaf, a hint of cedar, spice, and an excellent savory finish tinged with drying …
Chateau Machorre Cuvée La Villa 2010 Bordeaux Supérieur 91 Points. Beautifully creamy in texture, with lots of purple fruit on the nose, as well as flashes of blackberry, blueberry, balsamic, and hints of cedar and oak spice. On the palate, this is all silk, with a savory edge to the …
Every evening, as we inch closer to winter, we are bestowed with awe-inspiring displays of orange, pink, and purple as stunning as a painting. One of the finest ways to enjoy such beauty is with amazing wines, sitting back and taking in the romantic scenery. Here are some of the …