Domaine Paul Buisse. Cruising down the Cher River, an offshoot of the Loire River you could be forgiven for not noticing the numerous Chateau and Castles that have made this beautiful and historic region home. The repetitive rows of vineyards can be distracting. It is in this region (Touraine) that Domaine Paul Buisse hasContinue reading “Two Delights from the South of France- Domaine Paul Buisse.”
Tag Archives: Red Wines
Kuleto Wines- great names and great blends. Perfect for Cook Outs.
Kuleto ‘Frog Prince’ Red Blend 2021 Situated on the eastern side of Napa in the hills above Rutherford, drawing in the spirit of Burgundy and Tuscany. The palate carries an Old-World attitude with a Napa mouthfeel- soft and approachable with an unexpected, but impressive middle palate silky smoothness. Great balance with acidity and tannins inContinue reading “Kuleto Wines- great names and great blends. Perfect for Cook Outs.”
Two Highly Allocated Jim Barry Releases. Clare Valley does it Again.
Assyrtiko 2019- Clare Valley, South Australia. Yes, you read correctly, Assyrtiko, the classic Greek varietal is being grown in Australia, since August 2012 no less. When you think about it, the climate in Clare Valley and surrounding wine regions is most definitely Mediterranean so it makes sense that it was bound to appear at someContinue reading “Two Highly Allocated Jim Barry Releases. Clare Valley does it Again.”
An Oakville Gem with a Bordeaux influence- Patria ‘Avoyelles’ Red Blend 2018
This is an impressive wine from the start, but it does need some time to open. I suggest 4 – 6 hours but then: spectacular. Big bold rich fruits hit the nose and the palate with elegance and finesse. This is a Bordeaux blend of 48% Cabernet Franc, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit VerdotContinue reading “An Oakville Gem with a Bordeaux influence- Patria ‘Avoyelles’ Red Blend 2018”
From the Cellar … Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2007
Ripassa and Ripasso’s are synonymous and are considered to be baby Amarone’s and about a third to half the price. Great news if you like the style but are budget focused. I’ve tried many different producers and many different vintages and when I found this in my cellar last week, I thought of the MoroccanContinue reading “From the Cellar … Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2007”
From the Cellar … Coquerel Cabernet Franc Napa Valley 2013
January is a quiet month in the wine business so I’ve taken the opportunity to have some time off work, hence some ‘From the Cellar’ articles reflecting on the longevity/cellar ability of some wines. WOOOW, this is holding up and drinking so well! If anyone has bottles in their cellar, I’d crack one open now,Continue reading “From the Cellar … Coquerel Cabernet Franc Napa Valley 2013”
From the Cellar … Clos Apalta Limited Release 2012 Red Blend.
I was fortunate enough this last week to taste the 2012 vintage of this wine and remembered back to tasting it in 2015, too young to appreciate all of the future potentials of this Bordeaux-inspired blend of 66% Carmenère, 19% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet but tasty never the less . Organically farmed I might add.Continue reading “From the Cellar … Clos Apalta Limited Release 2012 Red Blend.”
“The Best Pinot’s in the World”.
Just got through reading an article with the above title from Wine Searcher and was surprised to find that there were some revelations and surprises I wasn’t expecting. Namely, three of the top four Pinots on their top 10 list were Australian. Finally, the world is catching up to what is considered common knowledge inContinue reading ““The Best Pinot’s in the World”.”
Wakefield ‘The Visionary’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
When a third-generation commitment to a vision and legacy collides with a great vintage head on, you get a wine that is only released on vintages deemed worthy in miniscule amounts. May I introduce Taylors ‘Exceptional Parcel Release’ Cabernet Sauvignon. Wakefield Wines- Clare Valley. Is actually Taylors Winery was originally established in 1969 by BillContinue reading “Wakefield ‘The Visionary’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 “
Question of the Day: What do you get with hand-selected New World Vineyards, Centuries Old wine-making know-how, and a great vintage?
Great wines at great prices and it is my pleasure to introduce you to … Los Vascos Cromas Wines – Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries-old winemaking experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “LesContinue reading “Question of the Day: What do you get with hand-selected New World Vineyards, Centuries Old wine-making know-how, and a great vintage?“
Vine to Table 