Long on the finish, rich and dense without excess but well structured, it unites ripe —but not overripe— Merlot and Cabernets. The wine shows good fruit that is both youthful and fresh. Significant length on the palate... Read More
Having retained all its youthful acidity because there was no malolactic fermentation, the Champagne is brilliantly lit. Acidity and a light texture from the Pinot Noir in the blend give the wine a crisp edge with still-young... Read More
With an emphasis on craftsmanship, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard produces distinctive sparkling wines in the traditional method. Extended lees contact builds weight and texture on the palate. A focus on early ripeness underpins subtle... Read More
This extended lees aged (55 months!), vintage Franciacorta is simply stunning. It possesses the enveloping, rich and toasty flavors that usually only found in $100+ Champagne. Look for flavors of lemon, brioche and toasted almonds.... Read More
This is a seriously fascinating bottle of red wine, made with the commonplace Sangiovese, along with two autochthonous grape varieties that nearly went extinct—Pugnitello and Foglia Tonda. In fact, DNA testing on grapes... Read More
Tango Oaks vineyards is located less than one half mile from Red Newt Cellars on a fruit growing site that dates back centuries. This Riesling features exotic aromas of grapefruit, Pippin Apple, and nectarine that hide a surprisingly... Read More
This rare wine comes from the Cádiz region of Andalusia in southern Spain, an area more renowned for its sherries than its table wines. It is made entirely with the tintilla grape, better known in Rioja as graciano. It’s... Read More