Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This week included a few very nice, relatively inexpensive white wines I’m happy to recommend, …

An elegant Champagne, linear and well-meshed, with creamy plushness to the nevertheless lively mix of ripe cherry, apricot, toast point and lemon tart flavors. Clean-cut, spiced finish. Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. Drink now. 30,000 cases imported. Source : 49986c679b0c5cd4ea8768dd245cfb7a

Juicy, this red is marked by white pepper, strawberry and cherry flavors. Firm and fresh, with lingering elements of flowers and berry fruit. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 900 cases imported. Source : bc4257248cf137814d35e05cd9bdd7c2