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.”
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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- 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.”
A Loire Valley Treasure: the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc.
Roc de l’Abbaye Sauvignon Blanc 2022- An absolute delight to drink. If anybody has purchased wine from the Loire Valley in the last 2 years, the first thing you will notice is how much they have gone up- this wine runs against that trend. The grapes are sourced from the Oisly vineyards situated close toContinue reading “A Loire Valley Treasure: the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc.”
Clos de Fafall Red Blend- Priorat 2021. A must try wine for early week drinking.
Located on gently rolling hills in the northeast of Spain, not far from the coast, this family-owned winery consists of only 7 hectares of old vines and focuses on estate-grown wines that are worthy of carrying the Priorat name. There is pride and commitment to making the best wines possible here. The winery is locatedContinue reading “Clos de Fafall Red Blend- Priorat 2021. A must try wine for early week drinking.”
Two Wonderful Albarano’s
Tasting these two wines this week reminds me I’m still shocked this isn’t more popular and question why its ignored by most wine drinkers. If it wasn’t, it would be giving all other white wines a run for its money. Montecillo Albariǹo 2022 Grapes are sourced from 40-year-old vines with, continuous battonage of the leesContinue reading “Two Wonderful Albarano’s”
Thomas Goss McClaren Vale Shiraz 2010 – big, bold, and opulent! From the Cellar.
Ben Riggs, winemaker extraordinaire, made this from grapes sourced from McLaren Vale with some coming from the original Thomas Goss Vineyard established in 1849. Ben recommends this wine be best enjoyed over the next 7 years- that puts it 7 years ago in 2017- see back label. I think he was a little conservative. ThisContinue reading “Thomas Goss McClaren Vale Shiraz 2010 – big, bold, and opulent! From the Cellar.”
Yalumba Virgilius Viognier 2016 – one of my favorites.
Seductive aromas of fields of wild flowers mixed with honey, melon, and ginger draw you in. The palate reeks of elegance and finesse with an exceptionally smooth rich mouthfeel, wonderful texture and impressive depth and complexity. Seamless layers of honey, ginger, dried apricots, melon, and almonds with just a hint of stoney flint and spicesContinue reading “Yalumba Virgilius Viognier 2016 – one of my favorites.”
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