Month: March 2016

2014 Josep-Maria Vendrell, Seré, Montsant Spain. The 80% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena young vine Seré is an all organic red from Josep-Maria Vendrell, a small artisan producer in Marca, he does…

2013 Peay Vineyards, Syrah, Les Titans, Sonoma Coast. One of California’s best and an ultra cool climate Syrah, the Peay Les Titans has that Cote-Rotie class and Cornas old world…

2013 Moric, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria. The latest Moric highlights the seriousness of the grape and the intensity of the vintage in Austria, this wonderfully layered and complex version of Blaufrankisch…

2014 Domaine de la Condamine L’Eveque, Mourvedre, Cotes de Thongue, France. The Cotes de Thongue is a small IGP, established in 1982, in the Languedoc-Roussillon near Herault with a huge…

2014 Weingut Muller-Catoir, Rieslaner Auslese, Herzog, Pfalz Germany. First Rieslaner is not a cute pet or local name for Riesling, it is it’s own varietal, Rieslaner is a hybrid grape…

2001 Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, Sweet Bordeaux White Wine, France. The outrageously hyped 2001 vintage Sauternes, led by this Chateau d’ Yquem made all the headlines, in fact this bottle was…

2013 Sandhi, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills. The latest from Raj Parr and Sashi Moorman’s Sandhi Wines are absolute gems, I loved tasting the Chardonnay and especially this 2013 Sta.…

2013 St. Innocent, Pinot Noir, Momtazi Vineyard, McMinnville AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Mark Vlossek’s 2013 St. Innocent Momtazi is an elegant expression of vintage and terroir with supple layers, beautiful…

2014 Manincor, Bianco, Reserve della Contessa, Alto Adige Italy. Made from roughly equal parts Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc the 2014 Reserve della Contessa from Manincor is a heavenly…

2013 Green & Red, Zinfandel, Chiles Canyon Vineyards Estate, Napa Valley. Still one of the great deals in Zinfandel, the 2013 Green & Red Vineyards Chiles Canyon Estate is one…