The Tara Atacama collection by Ventisquero is inspired by the mystery and silence of the Atacama Desert—the driest in the world and provides a unique challenge for winemakers. Those challenges are taken head-on resulting in Tara, a line of extreme wines as complex as the landscape in which they originate. …
Winemaker: Merinda Kruger-Van Eck Wine: Perdeberg Winery Vineyard Collection Vintage: 2015 Varietal: Pinotage Price: GBP £11.99 USD $15.59 My love affair with Pinotage continues! It’s been a while, but I’m back in the saddle and couldn’t think of a better way to get back on the horse. There can often …
Few champagne houses can boast such constant progression in their product and brand identity as the esteemed Piper-Heidsieck. The spark of a love story, Florens-Louis Heidsieck created his first vintage in 1785 for Agathe Perthois in order to win her favor. Indeed, he succeeded, while also obtaining the admiration of Marie …
VIK Vineyard offers visitors and imbibers an unparalleled wine experience in Chile’s Millahue Valley. Upon arrival at VIK Vineyard, guests are welcomed by an unmatched natural setting, only enhanced by the two visually arresting structures: Viña Vik retreat, and the VIK Winery. These exist in perfect harmony with the stunning …
By living in such a big world, we as individuals are open to new experiences every day, especially when it comes to our taste buds. Wine in general takes us on a tasteful journey but it’s fantastic to find something that is especially unique. Cloudy Bay was created by David …
Wine: Chateau Bourgneuf Veyron 2013 Pomerol ABV: 13.5% alc. Score: 93 pts Imported By: Maisons Marques & Domaines Best Enjoyed: 2019 – 2027 Quiet, but this shows a nicely creamy and dense nose, with notes of cherry pastry creme and spice. The palate is well-concentrated, with mulberry and raspberry creme brulee alongside chocolate ganache. …
Beaulieu Vineyard follows a meticulous winemaking process under the close eye of Beaulieu Vineyard’s winemaker Jeffrey Stambor, who has been working at the vineyard since 1989. The vineyard, which initially was founded on one ranch in 1901 has expanded to include 1,100 acres of estate vineyards. Today, Beaulieu Vineyard is …
Winery: Armand de Brignac Region: Champagne Variety: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier Vintage(s): 2009, 2010, 2012 ABV: 12.5% Score: 96 The nose gives layers of complexity, bringing forth a variety flavours that develop over time. Citrus intertwined with a creamy toffee and vanilla yogurt continue to …
Wine: Musar Red Winemaker: Chateau Musar Vintage: 2004 Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan & Cinsault Price: £27 Buy Now: Roberson Wine As with many other 04’s I’ve enjoyed, this example had the same youthful nose, not something one can often associate with Musar; very Bordeaux in style: blackcurrant and blackberry, with earthy notes and a …
The Stags Leap District in Napa is truly one of the most consistent and alluring Cabernet Sauvignon regions in all of California, and Shafer Vineyards has long helped to keep Cabernet at its rightful prominent in this AVA. Silky and velvety with mild tannic structure, the 2015 iteration of Shafer’s …
A beautiful example of high mountain fruit, the 2014 offers a deep and complex nose that shows the high-quality fruit at its peak flavor. Deep black in color, the fruit shines through with a well-balanced but subtle wine with character. Impressive and balanced tannins, with dark stone fruit, blackberry and …
Lovely pastel red in color. Pleasing freshness and tight bubbles in the glass with a strawberry nose. Nice acid and more red fruits shine through. A fun and enjoyable cava. 90 Points
Beautiful deep black color with lush fruit. Quickly coats the palate with a rich and slightly gritty mouthfeel. Enchanting blackberries, jam, and spice. A superb and delightful wine. 95 Points
Wine: Beronia Rosado Variety: Tempranillo Vintage: 2016 Country: Spain Score: 91 Rose petals and sweet ripening red cherries shine through on the nose with a little cranberry and redcurrant hiding in the background. Aromas of candy floss and Turkish delight continue to open up this vibrant rosado. The palate offers …
Distillery: Balcones Distilling Score: 96 Points Buy Now: www.masterofmalt.com This new addition to the Balcones line offers a sumptuous nose, rich in aroma. Freshly cut leather, tobacco and cracked black pepper are held together by a fragrant Ceylon tea and sweet cedar oak. The palate offers toffee popcorn, sugar coated …
Distillery: Balcones Distilling Score: 92 Points Buy Now: www.masterofmalt.com Freshly baked scones and cinnamon bread shine through on the nose with a little clementine rind, Madagascan vanilla and subtle hints of cedar oak. The palate offers a sumptuous combination of both baked and toffee apples, with a little dry spice …
In this episode, host Leiti Hsu and Opera singer turned Master Sommelier, David Keck, shows the versatility and range of white Bordeaux with two selections that are affordable and delicious and pair excellently with the Vietnamese cuisine of Huynh, a popular family owned and operated restaurant in downtown Houston. They …
Wine and duck is the perfect combination in France. But Bordeaux wine and New York’s Peking Duck House restaurant is a match made in heaven. Sipping on Kermit Lynch’s Château Ducasse, our ladies enjoy cuts of duck carved right at the table. The inexpensive sémillon based white Bordeaux originated from …
In this episode, host Leiti Hsu is back at the table this time with Sommelier Vilma Mazaite and chef/owner Kaiser Lashkair at Houston’s favorite Northern Indian and Pakistani restaurant, Himalaya. Himalaya is named for the highest mountain in India, representing the peak of flavor, and the flavors here definitely don’t …