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”
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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.”
Three Excellent Releases from Patz & Hall.
Patz & Hall Winery Let me start by saying that these wines are available at the Winery only, that means you cannot go down to your favorite Fine Wine Store and pick up a few bottles of each. The release of limited amounts of cellar door only and library releases is because the winery hasContinue reading “Three Excellent Releases from Patz & Hall.”
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Aveta Sauvignon Blanc & Artemis Cabernet- made to Impress.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ‘Aveta’ Sauvignon Blanc 2022 This is an awesome example of what I have been saying for 5 plus years. How good are Napa Sauvignon Blancs getting? Welcome this like a refreshing tropical breeze. Loads of enticing notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lychee, and peach will emphasize your anticipation until you take aContinue reading “Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Aveta Sauvignon Blanc & Artemis Cabernet- made to Impress.”
From the Cellar- Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017
Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017 Aromas of freshly baked apples combined with tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava, ripe banana will entice you to take a sip. Do not hurry, enjoy the moment. The palate is fresh and lively with intertwined layers of banana, pear, white peach, with secondary notes of citrus, apple, almonds, toast, andContinue reading “From the Cellar- Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2017”
Jean Luc Colombo ‘Les Ruchets’ Cornas Syrah 2018
It’s rare I get caught off guard, happens once or twice a year if I am lucky. This 100% Syrah from the Cornas region of Cote du Rhone has done just that. Jean Luc Colombo and his wife Anne’s commitment to Syrah is legendary, and this, their iconic flagship wine displaying all the elegance andContinue reading “Jean Luc Colombo ‘Les Ruchets’ Cornas Syrah 2018”
Pali Wine Co. Pinot’s plus.
Pali Wine Co. Pinot Noir 2020. This blend combines 65% Santa Barbara and 35% Sonoma Coast, with each region adding to the overall complexity and flavor, resulting in a delightful wine. The 14.5% alcohol content is well-integrated and does not dominate. Enticing aromas of cherries, cranberries, and raspberries with just a hint of cola, spices,Continue reading “Pali Wine Co. Pinot’s plus.”
Pali Wine Co. ‘White Wines’
Pali Wine Co Charm Acres Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018 Nose is loaded with baked apple and pear enticing you to take a sip. Very much Sonoma Chard and one sip confirms it. Palate is smooth, rich, and approachable with a caramel creme brulee and baked apple thing dominating with secondary notes of pear, white stoneContinue reading “Pali Wine Co. ‘White Wines’”
Two Tuscan Gems- one from the descendants of the Father of Chianti plus …
Morellino Di Scansano Tuscan Red 2021 This delightful Italian Red comes from Morellino di Scansano which lies in the Maremma region of coastal Tuscany. This region of Tuscany could just be the most over looked, underappreciated wine regions in all of Italy. It must be a minimum of 85% Sangiovese which is the basis forContinue reading “Two Tuscan Gems- one from the descendants of the Father of Chianti plus …”
