There are few things I look forward to more than a release of the new vintage of St Henri- one of my all-time favorite wines and most definitely my favorite Penfolds wine. I’ve been fortunate to have tasted 20 plus vintages and its like sitting down with an old friend you haven’t seen for aContinue reading “Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2018- one of the best I’ve tasted!”
Tag Archives: Red Wines
Celeste Crianza Tempranillo 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. The vineyard’s location explains why this is such an enjoyable wine that most certainly over-delivers. The vineyards are in Fompedraza, Ribera del Duero, sitting approximately 895 meters above sea level, one of the highest vineyards in the northern hemisphere. The altitude combined with medium—to fine-textured soils rich in carbonate depositedContinue reading “Celeste Crianza Tempranillo 2020”
Taub Family Rutherford Cabernet 2018- Celebrate Christmas in style.
Taub Family Rutherford Cabernet 2018 The Taub Family wines continue to fly under the radar and produce impressive wines year in and year out. All this while staying the course and not giving in to what style is popular this year. This wine draws you in with enticing aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, and blackContinue reading “Taub Family Rutherford Cabernet 2018- Celebrate Christmas in style.”
Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend 2018- a stunner!
This is their flagship wine named after the Co-owner Labid al Ameri and is a blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Cabernet, 10% Merlot, and 10% Syrah. It is produced only on the best vintages making only about 500 cases so its release is highly anticipated. I was lucky enough to receive a bottle from theContinue reading “Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend 2018- a stunner!”
A Red and A White for your consideration.
Tenuta Di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 The estate dates back to the 1,300’s and was acquired by the Folonari family in 1971. Perched on the top of a picturesque hill, this 385-hectare estate, consists of 90 hectares under vines and 15 hectares of olive groves. They also have a separate farmhouse with extensive gardensContinue reading “A Red and A White for your consideration.”
Heitz Cellar Cabernet 2017
This is old school Cabernet, knows its lane and does not disappoint, not even for a second. An excellent expression of Napa and all that it offers. Family owned since its beginnings in 1961 with pioneering vintner Joe Heitz cutting his teeth in Napa in the 1950’s. He is credited in ushering in a newContinue reading “Heitz Cellar Cabernet 2017”
Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2018- an absolute delight to drink!
To understand why this wine is such a pleasure to drink it is helpful to know how it came to be: Hand picked grapes from their famed Block 20 planted in 1946, mechanically sorted, and fermented in 675 Lt ceramic eggs remining on skins for 158 days post fermentation and then aged in eggs forContinue reading “Yangarra Ovitelli Grenache 2018- an absolute delight to drink!”
Burgess ‘Contadina’ Cabernet 2018 – Screams Napa Quality.
Established by Tom Bergess in 1972, this Howell Mountain Winery had a reputation for making elegant Cabernets, was sold to the owners of Heitz Cellars in 2020. I can see exciting times are ahead for this winery. This is mostly Cabernet- 90% with 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Aged for 22months in 15% newContinue reading “Burgess ‘Contadina’ Cabernet 2018 – Screams Napa Quality.”
Prazo de Roriz 2021 – Douro. Exciting red that won’t break the bank.
The grapes were sourced primarily from Quinta de Roriz and the balance from Quinta da Perdiz and Cima Corgo and then aged in 400-liter French oak barrels for 6 months. I should also point out that the 2021 vintage was excellent and as good as the 2019 vintage- a vintage considered one of the best.Continue reading “Prazo de Roriz 2021 – Douro. Exciting red that won’t break the bank.”
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”
Vine to Table 