Domaine Delalex ‘Marin’, Savoie 2014 Regular Price $22.99 Sale price $17.99 The grape here is Chasselas, which has a uninspiring reputation throughout France. But in the right hands, and with unhurried fermentation and an additional year in bottle, this wine shows very attractive peach and floral aromas, a rich and full mouthfeel and crisp and[…]
I, of course, am in the wine business, so my perspective on wine is different from that of most consumers. That doesn’t make me better or smarter but it is a fact that I likely have more, and more accurate information, about wine than most (if not all) consumers. Not only do I do this[…]
2017 Ameztoi Rubentis Txakoli Getariako Txakolina, Spain Regular Price $24.99 Sale Price $19.99 As wine fads go, rosé has actually shown some staying power. Despite its numerous detractors and misguided opinions, (it’s a summer wine! It’s sweet! it’s must be very pale! It’s not a serious wine! Not really, not usually, not relevant, absurd) rosé[…]
Ok, it appears that Spring made only a brief appearance this year, and we’re just gonna go ahead and jump right into Summer. And that’s fine…although if August shows up in June, what does that portend for the Fall? Anyway, a more pressing issue is…what’s the best wine when you’re grilling outside? Unsurprisingly, I have[…]
Chateau Vignol, Entre-Deux-Mers 2017 Regular Price $13.99 Sale price $10.99 This is a classic white Bordeaux blend of sauvignon blanc, sauvignon gris, sémillon and muscadelle. Bright, crisp and aromatic, it’s also defined by what its not. It doesn’t offer New Zealand expressive grapefruit flavors not Sancerre electric acidity and minerality. Instead, the wine is polished[…]
2015 Château Soucherie Anjou Blanc ‘Cuvee Les Rangs de Long’ Regular Price $22.99 Sale Price $17.99 The Loire Valley is, without doubt, the most beautiful wine region in the world. The wide range of wines also makes it the most versatile wine region, as you’ll find dry, sweet, semi-sweet, still, sparkling, red, white and rose wines[…]
Domaine Pelle Menetou-Salon ‘Morogues’ 2017 Regular Price $27.99 Sale price $21.99 A blend of 7 parcels from the highest slopes of the appellation. This location (cool yet sunny climate) and this soil (Kimmeridgian marl) give this wine a subtle, pure nose with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. The taste is racy and bright[…]
William Fevre Chablis ‘Les Clos’ 2015 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2015 Hartford Court Pinot Noir ‘Warrior Princess Block’, Willamette Valley 2015 Orin Swift Abstract, California 2015
2015 Domaine Charles Audoin Bourgogne Rouge Regular Price $34.99 Sale Price $27.99 Lots of wines from Burgundy are labeled as ‘Bourgogne Rouge’, which is the lowest rung in the Burgundy hierarchy. But not all Bourgognes are alike. While some are made and released quickly by large negociants from excess grapes, others are the product of[…]
What makes a wine beautiful? Balance and complexity would be my answer. By balance, I mean that the fruit flavors are balanced by acidity, which enlivens your taste buds. Balance is also reflected in a moderate alcohol level (13% or so) and a supple texture. In other words, not big, bold and over-the-top. And from[…]