Reviews

[ad_1] Slightly reserved in style, with nectarine and white peach notes allied to hints of paraffin and verbena through the gentle-edged finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 0f45d7ea595e7ad438691584bfec04e7

[ad_1] A savory, refined version, with rose petal and bitter cherry atop a deep well of mineral energy. Chalky and creamy in feel, with chives and smoky flint adding savory detail and cut to the medium-weight palate. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 35a8f78951c405c04452992eff9511ba

[ad_1] This is a bit of a rare situation. We’ve seen vintages go and come back, but we rarely see older vintages appear out of nowhere. Longtime readers will know that we are big fans of the Kirkland Brunello, especially the latest 2019 vintage that we went 93 points on. So at first glance we didn’t […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Lemon, pear and apple flavors are crisp and vibrant, with notes of lemon verbena, lemon thyme and fresh ginger. Drink now. 165,000 cases made, 105,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 3b5698f8370e165e7505403ecb3147fe

[ad_1] Rumors were out that the newest vintage of the Kirkland Chateauneuf-du-Pape was hitting stores, and we luckily found it on our last trip. As you can see in the photo below, it looks to be selling through pretty fast (and I didn’t see any more boxes below the display case). Good news right off the […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A deeply aromatic red, offering orange peel, clove and singed bay leaf accents that meld with a taut core of sage-accented dried cherry and currant, adding loam, licorice and mineral traces near the finish. Lingers around firming tannins. Drink now through 2033. 15,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : c2d0ceb1bb243d4c475885f70ecccdc5

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 31, 2025 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of …

[ad_1] Poliziano is one of the largest and most successful family wineries in Montepulciano, it has 130 hectares (ha) of vines including two single vineyard Vino Nobiles in the Caggiole and Le Grazie Pieves located west of the town of Montepulciano. The winery is releasing its first Pieve wine this year, the Poliziano 2021 Le Caggiole Vino Nobile di Montepulciano …

[ad_1] Juicy, tangerine-infused acidity is layered with a subtle mesh of creamed almond, poached pear and white blossoms in this lithe white. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 9ec72cfab19ea56e2031f5289aeef572

[ad_1] Costco’s Kirkland branded products are synonymous with high quality at super low prices, and the wine aisle is no exception. In some cases, Kirkland wines can be the shining example of the ridiculous quality to price ratio you can find under these private branded products. We’ve been tasting and reviewing Kirkland wines since before we […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Aromas and flavors of black currant, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, iron and tobacco are intense and wrapped in a cloak of vanilla and smoky oak. There are still assertive tannins, with the fruit portion echoing on the finish. Mellowing. Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2040. 3,000 cases made, 300 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Huge score here, especially for Spanish wine fans who will instantly jump at a bottle like this. A Crianza Ribera del Duero with 5 years of age for only $12.99. That’s hard to beat and the wine delivered just as we hoped. A whopping 94 points from Wine Enthusiast. I know the placard says 93, […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A youthful version, offering an array of raspberry and red currant notes that build richness, taking on black plum and dark chocolate accents. Finishes with dried tobacco and olive details around firming tannins. Drink now through 2033. 2,674 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 9ea7433fb93225ee9582c355ac6e2f46

[ad_1] Generous and vibrant, offering intense passion fruit, lemongrass and lemon verbena notes up front that create an aromatic mix, with lemon, Key lime and vetiver accents, plus a long, juicy finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : a90bddba20b2ad31b187cf16f80785cf

[ad_1] Broad-shouldered and powerfully structured yet detailed and stylish, with deep flavors of blackberry and cherry accented by bittersweet chocolate, orange peel and fruitcake spices that gather tension and richness on the slightly firm finish. Drink now through 2037. 1,958 cases made. [ad_2] Source : caa7381d088be978152019f45f43ee8d

[ad_1] Lush in texture, this opulent Chianti Classico reveals black cherry, blackberry, plum and iron aromas and flavors. Shows power but also driving acidity, keeping this focused on the lingering finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2043. 24,100 cases made, 2,400 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : f281a4189a745dff55d81ca6b23f07a7

[ad_1] Fragrant and juicy, offering a charming mix of ripe melon, peach, dried pineapple and fresh lemon notes on a sleek frame. Accents of orange blossoms, wildflower honey and candied citrus peel linger on the long, fresh finish. Chenin Blanc and Viognier. Drink now. 4,366 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 1fd3782a726012c4b3de703610b69eb4

[ad_1] Palazzo Contucci (credit Contucci) The wines of Montepulciano have a long history dating to at least the Renaissance, and the Contucci family has been growing grapes and making wine at least that long. The Contucci Cellar, built in the inner walls of the city dates to the 13th century, and the family home, the Palazzo Contucci, constructed in 1517 …

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 24, 2025 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of …

[ad_1] Refined and polished, with a mineral and herb tinge to the creamed plum and cherry core, lingering nicely around suave tannins. Drink now through 2032. 8,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 1c4e881f9eafc6c160743e8b41788c09