Charles Neal, a San Francisco-based writer and wine importer, spent almost a decade researching and writing Armagnac: The Definitive Guide to France's Premier Brandy. He's now done it again with Calvados: The Spirit of Normandy, an all-encompassing volume that is the result of another 10-year period of travel, research and
A 100% Torrontes from the Salta province, with some Mendoza Torrontes in the blend. Aromas of peach and white flowers, and on the palate, citrus and honeydew. Mouth-watering, refreshing acidity. A great food wine. Enjoy with shellfish, spicy dishes, and soft cheeses. Tremendous quality/price ratio. High marks by anyone’s rating
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From Rama Caida, San Rafael in Mendoza this 100% Torrontes grows at 2,200’ and is twice sorted after hand picking. Cold fermented in stainless steel. A zippy, tropical fruit and apple palate to match the orange blossom and spice aromas. Refreshing acidity. Well balanced. 12.5% abv.
WHO: Castell'in Villa WHAT: Sangiovese WHERE: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Classico DESIGNATION: Riserva WHEN: 1975 SIZE: 750ml x2 RESERVE: $250 MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $25 (Label image from a different vintage) 92 Points, Wine Advocate This is a classic wine with great reviews. It is also a tremendous bargain for two bottles
From the Famatina Valley in La Rioja in the Mendoza province this full-bodied wine has a satiny mouth feel, showing softer acidity from slight aging, but not flabby. Great floral nose balanced by the tropical fruity palate. Grown at the lower altitude of approximately 1,900’ in more fertile, well-irrigated soil
The 100% Torrontes is from the Cafayate Valley in the Salta province. It has that characteristic orange muscat aroma similar to a Gewurztraminer or Viognier, with a white pepper spice on the nose and palate. Orange, lime, and grapefruit flavors. 13.9% abv. Grown using sustainable farming practices and hand harvested,
WHO: Bodega Numanthia Termes WHAT: Tempranillo WHERE: Spain, Castilla y Leon, Toro DESIGNATION: Numanthia WHEN: 2002 SIZE: 1.5L RESERVE: $75 MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $10 92 points Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate There are 350 cases of the unfiltered 2002 Numanthia. Produced from yields of one ton of fruit per acre