South Africa is known for a lot of great things and quality Chenin Blanc is one of them. The grapes are sourced from the oldest vineyards on the Reyneke Estate planted in 1974 and 1976 and are registered with the South Africa’s Old Vine Project (OVP). For those more ‘technically minded’ I found this: “TheContinue reading “Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022 – Exceptional.”
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Two Hands Charlie’s Garden Eden Valley Shiraz 2020
I have been drinking Two Hands Wines for 20 years or so and their passionate pursuit of single vineyard and single regional varietals reflecting the specific terroir is not only admirable but exceptionally rewarding, not to mention satisfying for us as wine drinkers. My case in point is the Garden series- seven Shiraz from 6Continue reading “Two Hands Charlie’s Garden Eden Valley Shiraz 2020”
Scaia Rosso 2021 and Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva 2021.
Q: What do four brothers do when they inherit 50 acres of vineyards in the eastern section of Valpolicella from their father? A: Buy 75 more acres and start a Winery of course. They released their first wine in 1995 under the Tenuta Sant’Antonio label before launching a new project in 2006 under the ScaiaContinue reading “Scaia Rosso 2021 and Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva 2021.”
“There’s Gold In Them Hills” and sometimes it’s in the form of vineyards in Paso Robles.
Tooth & Nail Wine Co. Two wines from the Tooth & Nail Wine Co. located in Paso Robles that sit outside the box of your Paso expectations- that will not disappoint. The Possessor 2021 This is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 6% Malbec, and 3% Petite Verdot. I decanted this forContinue reading ““There’s Gold In Them Hills” and sometimes it’s in the form of vineyards in Paso Robles.”
Labyrinth Wines
The website will tell you “Labyrinth Wines are dedicated to making bold wines to enhance your life” and that is pretty accurate. Doesn’t all wine enhance your life? Winemaker and Owner Rick Hill founded Labyrinth in 2000 and released his first wine from fruit sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard from the Santa Maria Valley. InContinue reading “Labyrinth Wines”
Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’
Belasco De Baquedano Llama Cabernet Franc 2021 This is 100% Cabernet Franc made from 35-Year-old vines and aged for 6 months in French Oak Barrels. The Consulting Winemaker is none other than Michael Rolland, who is a Bordeaux-based oenologist, with hundreds of clients spread over 13 countries as well as several wineries he owns orContinue reading “Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’”
Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022. Roussanne & Marsanne blend- Exceptional drinking.
All my favorite Roussanne and Marsanne wines have always be French, all that changed today when I tasted Avennia’s La Perle from Columbia Valley. This is a blend of 78% Roussanne and 22% Marsanne and is everything you could possibly want from these varietals. The man behind this exceptional wine is Chris Peterson, former winemakerContinue reading “Avennia ‘La Perle’ White Blend 2022. Roussanne & Marsanne blend- Exceptional drinking.”
Domaine Bousquet Winery- Part 2
The Winery was established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet in barren, almost desert-like conditions in Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza). An area written off by locals- an area without water, electricity, or roads and only 6 inches of rainfall per annum. Today, this picturesque winery covers 240 acres and sits at an altitude of 4,000 feetContinue reading “Domaine Bousquet Winery- Part 2”
Domaine Bousquet Winery- the leaders in organic wines in Argentina.
The Winery was established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet on barren, almost desert like conditions in Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza). An area written off by locals- an area without water, electricity, or roads and only 6 inches of rainfall per annum. Today, this picturesque winery covers 240 acres and sits at an altitude of 4,000Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Winery- the leaders in organic wines in Argentina.”
Two Italian Sparkling’s you will want to invite to your next party.
Altemasi Trentodoc Brut This is produced from 100% Chardonnay and sourced from the best vineyards on the hilltops around Trento DOC- located between 450 and 600 meters above sea level. This area is known for producing some of the best sparkling outside of Champagne. It is also second in the world, to Champagne, as anContinue reading “Two Italian Sparkling’s you will want to invite to your next party.”
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