Sparkling wines from around the world are better than ever. They may not have the cachet of Champagne, but they’re priced lower, and the best ones are very good indeed. In this article, we review a selection of quality sparkling wines from Alsace, South Africa’s Breede River Valley, Catalunya, the Mosel, Prosecco, and the Russian River Valley.  Most of these …

This inviting red shows impressive range to the pretty floral, cherry and violet flavors, which build in power on the palate. Both juicy and structured, this shows great energy and length, with a cocoa note at the finish and a grounding layer of graphite. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 1,000 cases made, 200 cases imported. Source : …

A lithe, lively white, with zippy acidity framing flavors of pineapple, star fruit, stone and salted almond. Zesty finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : b0b4ac7cb5e40b9a02e7c183780a1b22