Very pretty floral and stone fruit aromas waft up from the glass, with apple blossoms and pears showing the most. Similar flavors show on the palate, with the addition of Meyer lemon adding a citrus tang. Partial malolactic fermentation softens-read more-
This warm-vintage Cabernet Franc brings all of the spice, earth and herbal notes franc fanatics crave—everything from black tea to bay leaf to dried oregano to black pepper—with ripe, medium-intensity tannins, well-incorporated oak and just a bit of acidity on-read more-
Blended with 8% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot (in addition to the Cabernet), this is fairly straightforward with currant and blackberry fruit and subtle earthy spice. The oak is a bit overt on the finish, which is-read more-
Clear, brilliant, gold color. Clean, medium to medium-full intensity aromas of prickly pear, pear, mango, tropical fruit, mineral, floral, and lime. Dry, medium-high acidity, and flavors of pear, lemon, lime, citrus peel, tart peach pit, tropical fruit, mango, medium-long finish.-read more-
Did the French Revolution ever reach Bordeaux? In certain lights it’s hard to tell. It’s a wine region still ruled by a neo-nobility characterized by Gucci-clad Château owners, luxury brands, and brazen brokers. And now, after the nobility’s latest exercise-read more-
Clear, bright, water white color. Clean, light intensity aromas of crisp pear. Dry, light body, medium-low acidity and flavors of pear, yellow apple, white peach, with medium-short finish; simple but refreshing. Enjoy on its own on a warm summer evening.-read more-
I was introduced to Altos de Luzón, a wine from Jumilla, this past winter and was entranced by a small, relatively unknown wine region in southeast Spain that has been growing grapes and making wine for over 5,000 years. When-read more-
Nose seems a bit confused. Notes of eucalyptus, fresh leather, and spinach. Not terribly complex on the palate, and a tad chewy, but still nice, with blueberry, nut, white pepper, and cassis. Finishes evenly and nicely. Would pair nicely (although-read more-