12/23/24 - 12/29/24
New Year's Eve Party Wines!
Although Pinot Noir came to fame in the cool climate of Burgundy's Côte d'Or, the talented young winemaker Camille Ournac has pulled this delightful Pinot Noir off splendidly at his family winery in Minervois. It... Read More
Viognier is a challenging grape to grow outside of the Northern Rhône, but the talented young winemaker Camille Ournac has pulled it off splendidly. Offering excellent length and lift, this delightful Viognier surges with... Read More
— Below is our full list of Wines of the Week for 2024 —
The 2021 Evodia comes from a cold year with snow, frost and some extreme temperatures (-18 degrees Celsius!) but an average rest of the season, some hail in July(!) and quite a lot of rain in early October, so not a year without... Read More
With the dog days of summer now upon us, lighter and more refreshing wines become the choice. Grüners, as a grape variety, resemble Sauvignon Blancs without the herbal component and finish with a much lighter and rounder... Read More
“As part of Bodegas Angosto’s project to revitalize lost native varietals, this red blend features the obscure Arcos de Miguel and Forcallat grapes. Teuladí is a delicate wine, with bright and light tannins,... Read More
Owner/winemaker Tom Puyaubert was born and raised near Bordeaux and worked at a winery in Virginia before working at a winery in Rioja and moving there after falling in love with this beautiful region in northern Spain. He started... Read More
Bodegas Mengoba is owned and run by Gregory Pérez, who graduated from the prestigious School of Oenology in his hometown of Bordeaux, later going on to work at Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Château Cos d’Estournel.... Read More
The nose reveals enticing aromas of blackberry and blueberry jam, complemented by spicy and toasted undertones. On the palate, the wine’s richness is highlighted by a creamy texture, enhanced by vanilla notes from oak aging.... Read More
Dark ruby with hints of purple, a clean nose with aromas of lavender and cherry blossom. Fresh red fruit, red currant flavors with white pepper in the medium, balanced finish.
This zesty Bordeaux blanc favors the richer and more savory Sémillon, using it for more than 60% of the blend, with Sauvignon Blanc (25%), Sauvignon Gris (13%) and Muscadelle (2%) making up the rest. This fresh, floral,... Read More
Situated on the right bank of the Garonne River, just south of Bordeaux, Château Nicot produces a fresh and well-balanced white from a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle. It has tangy citrus... Read More
Displaying a glowing ruby color with garnet reflections, the 2019 Château Poitevin is a classic Médoc claret. It opens with complex blackberry, tobacco, and cassis aromas, followed on the palate by well-developed... Read More
Great balance and complexity on the palate. Firm tannins matched with lingering fruit give this wine exceptional charm.
This extremely seductive and digestible bistronomy wine is a balancing act, with an ultra-fine, coated and seductive mouthfeel. Raspberry red color, relatively pale. Gourmet and frank aromas of red fruits, sweet spices, brought... Read More
With its perfect balance, this fruity and distinguished wine reveals the elegant world of Cébène. It can be enjoyed earlier than our “historical” vintages. Ruby color with a bright and frank shine. On... Read More
This wine has a deep ruby color, and the aroma is laden with dark fruits, berries, and a touch of spice. The palate experiences a burst of blackberry, cherry, and a hint of pepper, supported by smooth tannins and a lingering finish,... Read More
Yellow in color, the nose is fresh and frank with notes of tangy fruit.The mouth is ample, well structured with notes of wood.
Its color is brilliant, its nose combines aromas of white-fleshed fruits and aniseed notes. The mouth is round and suave. It is also powerful and generous, supported by a lovely freshness.
Tasted twice, two months apart, with consistent notes, the 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged in demi-muids and concrete tanks, respectively. There's a hint of peppermint,... Read More
A classic Pouilly-Fumé showing mineral tension with bright lemon, citrus and florals characters. Rich and delicate at the same time, the finish is tense and long. Pair with white meats, salads or thai green curry.... Read More
A classic Burgundy style Pinot Noir with bright red fruit notes of fresh cherry and strawberries. It is bright and smooth in the mouth with nice freshness and layers of flavor delivering excellent length on the palate.... Read More
Pale yellow color. Inviting nose, distinctive, an appreciable floral character. Fleshy attack, surrounds the palate, followed by a liveliness and tension through which we rediscover the nose scents. An alert and fragrant burgundy.... Read More
This intense and concentrated white wine presents delightful citrus and grapefruit aromas, complemented by exotic tropical fruits and a hint of freshly ground white pepper. It's a medium-bodied, dry wine with a firm mineral... Read More
Javier Sanz ‘Nanclares’ Verdejo is a bright, zesty and vibrant wine with crisp green fruit flavours, grapefruit, orange, lemongrass and attractive herb notes of fennel and anise on the finish.
Les Darons is an accessible wine with loads of character. Packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, this Languedoc red has plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality.
Made from an indigenous clone of the Garnacha grape (Grenache) called Tinta Peluda, the 2022 Jorn Nou Garnacha Negra draws on over 1,000 years of Catalonian winemaking traditions. The winery practices organic farming techniques... Read More
2021 is a cooler and fresher year than 2020, even though both were very good. The 2021 Juan Gil (silver label) feels more harmonious, complex and deep than the 2020, as I noticed in most wines when I tasted both years; it's... Read More
2023 Légende de Saint-Martin is a fine, fruity Sancerre with plenty of riveting zing and zest. Fresh white peach, lemon, and flint notes glisten as they carry through on the palate, while melon and mineral notes add volume... Read More
With a devotion to elegance, terroir, and varietal expression, Lyric brings the unique flavors and textures of Monterey County to life. Aged with 25% new French oak, Lyric shows beautiful notes of fresh, strawberry and raspberry... Read More
Crisp, bright, and vivacious! The Chenin aromatics bring citrus characters of lime, orange blossom, honey suckle, ginger, and melon. The viognier aromatics tend to be a little heavier on stone fruit of nectarine and peach with... Read More
Pale yellow, express scents of white flowers, almonds and toast. In the mouth has great minerality bring out the character of our soil, then finish with flavors of honey.
Santa Julia Reserva Mountain Blend is a red violet with good intensity. Complex nose with Malbec – a bouquet of plums, cherries and jam expressing both spicy and vanilla notes, blending wonderfully with blueberry and violet... Read More
Inky red with purple lights at the rim, the 2020 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz showcases the rich delights of Barossa Shiraz with a distinct element of Rhône savoir-faire. Aged for 14 months in a combination of new and used... Read More
Dried violets give way to lavender, dusty blackberry and sage as the 2020 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva blossoms in the glass. It’s silky in texture yet cool-toned and crisp with ripe wild berries that cascade across a core... Read More
This captivating wine is made from the Gamay grape, renowned for producing elegant, fruity wines. With its luminous ruby color, it exudes seductive aromas of red fruit and delicate floral notes. On the palate, its freshness and... Read More