Tasting notes: May 26, 2018, Red, White & Rosé

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 and round and seductive. And delicious.

Franz Hirtzberger Neuburger ‘Smaragd’, Wachau 2013

Regular Price $19.99

Sale price $15.99

Neuburger is a white grape from Wachau, Austria which originated as a crossing between Sylvaner and Roter Veltliner. It rich and full but not loud, with nutty rather than overtly fruity flavors. Smaragd wines are the most coveted wines of the Wachau. They have a minimum of 12.5% abv and are made from grapes with the highest level of ripeness and concentration of sugars. The wines are not sweet as a general rule, but boast a rich body in both weight and flavor.

Seehof Pinot Rosé Trocken, Rheinhessen

Regular Price $19.99

Sale price $15.99

This is a lovely, bright, fresh, mineral driven, dry Rosé of Pinot Noir from the limestone rich soils of the Rheinhessen. Made in a delicate refreshing style, it has just the right amount of fruit, zest, texture and minerality – an incredibly versatile wine and that’s eminently quaffable.

Domaine des Cassagnoles Rosé Plaisir, Côtes de Gascogne 2017

Regular price: $12.99

Sale Price: $9.99

Fresh and refreshing, this Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is rich without being heavy and bold while still retaining charm. The combination of bright cassis, juicy, tart raspberry and hints of green pepper makes this a perfect wine for barbecue

Pierre-Marie Chermette ‘Griottes’, Beaujolais 2016

Regular Price $17.99

Sale price $13.99

This wine, not Nouveau, epitomizes Beaujolais. Its fresh and bright and exuberant and delicious. It’s a friendly and expressive wine that won’t weigh you down or knock you over. It’s pleasantly fruity and deliciously tart and will pair with any food that you put in front of it.

Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2015

Regular price: $36.99

Sale Price: $24.99

Founded by Dick Arrowood in 1985, Arrowood has long been one of the foremost producers of a wide variety of wines, from single vineyard Chardonnays, to mountain Cabernets and late-harvest Rieslings. Now owned by Jackson Family Estates, the quality has returned after a tumultuous period of time when the winery changed hands 3 times in 5 years. This is classic Sonoma Cab; fresh, rich, flavorful and supple.