Month: May 2014

2013 Luberri-Familia Monje Amestoy, Orlegi, Rioja Joven, Spain. Florentino Monje’s Luberri Orlegi is a vibrant and fresh style red, it is more like a Cotes du Rhone than a classic…

2013 La Spinetta, Il Rose di Casanova Della Spinetta, Tuscany, Italy. Giorgio Rivetti’s La Spinetta is one of Italty’s great wineries, his Cru Barbaresci are magical, and his Tuscan project…

2011 Fabienne Cottagnoud Cave des Tilleuls, Pinot Noir de Vetroz, Valais AOC, Switzerland. This is truly a stunning Swiss wine, I almost tried to ignore it, but I was instantly…

2013 Chateau de Trinquevedel, Tavel Rose, Rhone Valley, France. Having thought I knew a thing or two, I was surprised to learn that Tavel can only be made up of…

2012 Domaine Pierre Guiiemot, Savigny Aux Serpentieres, Premier Cru Red Burgundy. Domaine Pierre Guillemot makes flavorful, fresh and slightly rustic Burgundy with old world character and charm, and while finely…

2012 Domaine Roland Lavantureaux, Chablis “Fourchaume” Premier Cru White Burgundy, France. Wow, I am thrilled by the Lavantureaux 2012’s, I have always admired the quality of this Chablis house, especially…

2013 Sheldon, Grenache Blanc, Sonoma Coast. The last white from Sheldon Wines is their bright and tangy Grenache Blanc, this vintage is 100% Grenache Blanc, no Roussanne this time, and…

2013 Chateau de Lascaux, Rose, Languedoc, France. This fresh and bright rose from near Pic St. Loup is delightfully tangy and mineral edged with zesty red citrus, watermelon, succulent sour…

2013 Denis Jamain Domaine de Reuilly, Reuilly, Pinot Gris, Loire Valley, France. This slightly pink Gris is sizzling with fresh intensity and loaded with mineral essence, making a dynamic semi…