Reviews

[ad_1] This shows some nice density for the style, with melon and tangerine flavors woven with notes of crushed rock, white flowers, heather and salty mineral. Creamy-textured, with a hint of smoke on medium-length finish. Grenache, Rolle and Cinsault. Drink now. 16,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 16e114d11fa52f919cf03a88883c449b

[ad_1] This up-front version shows nice lightness and purity, with chalky mineral notes providing fine structure for a burst of white peach and tropical flavors. Drink now. 100,000 cases made, 100,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 66b78b1f85eb05cda849cef40de24755

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 15, 2024 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] This rock-solid red is loaded with succulent boysenberry and blackberry fruit that pumps through steadily, carried by a graphite edge that lends nice form. Notes of apple wood, tobacco and savory add nuance through the finish. Best from 2025 through 2038. 1,770 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 8c2207459da8c7066d356c9892b10164

[ad_1] An alluring version, with kumquat, ripe apple and honeysuckle blossom notes, plus mineral underpinnings of flint and wet stone. An herbaceous thread is woven throughout, and the supple palate is powered by juicy acidity. Offers a note of warm hay on the persistent finish. Drink now through 2030. 5,084 cases made, 630 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 7c9c81b901bd5f76405be31163b1b31a

[ad_1] Juicy fruit — blackberry puree, raspberry fruit leather and boysenberry — shows beautiful purity and good structure, tied together with slightly firm tannins and plenty of graphite notes. Fresh and vibrant, showing accents of licorice and smoked herbs on the clean, medium-bodied finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2027. 10,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Everything here fits together seamlessly, with pineapple, lemon curd and peach flavors backed by bright acidity, plus savory overtones of toasted, salted almond and a hint of candied ginger. There’s plenty of intensity on the fresh finish, where the flavors crescendo. Drink now. 7,400 cases made. [ad_2] Source : c34f4fa9e6b5a821223101823f523da2

[ad_1] Spry and sleek, with vibrant cherry and cranberry flavors that take on orange peel and dusky spice accents as this finishes with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2032. 55,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : a80592266f0e74e1a8165d411385a7f4

[ad_1] Zesty hints of grapefruit peel and white pepper accent the crunchy pear and white peach fruit, stone and light herb notes on display in this well-cut white. Shows good length, with light, pleasing creaminess on the mineral-driven finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made, 12,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 0f7e5cfe9154242707b923a73d4368c7

[ad_1] Tar, dried rose and cocoa powder accents lace the sun-dried black cherry, leather, dried thyme and nutmeg notes on display in this creamy, medium- to full-bodied red. Fine-grained tannins firm the finish. Drink now through 2028. 6,780 cases made, 800 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 274926af48b2855b3c90214308ef1433

[ad_1] Regular readers have heard us ask for new grapes and regions to hit Costco shelves, and here’s exactly what we’re looking for. Aglianico is a key grape varietal in southern Italy that is starting to get the attention it deserves in the US now at wine shops and restaurants.  We’re seeing it way more now than … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] This high-toned sparkler shows a lot of floral charm and brightness. Apple blossom and juicy lemon notes merge with Honeycrisp apple and white tea on a lithe, energetic and creamy palate, while a bitter kick of mineral on the finish adds contrast. Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 6b62af1063b5a08b4f72edd6cba7adc7

[ad_1] Burgundy time, and we found a new one that looks interesting. A Beaune 1er Cru at Costco for $42.99 and we scooped it up right away. There’s not much information online about this bottle. Turns out, the Costco placard hit the nail right on the head saying “a little muted at first but opening w/ … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Vibrant and precise, with tiers of apple, apricot, orange blossom and spice flavors that build richness and tension toward the steely ending. Drink now. 550 cases made. [ad_2] Source : ba4ac702be9fe76da11841b70139ca9b

[ad_1] It’s always nice to find new bottles of Sancerre arriving at Costco, especially as the much-loved Kirkland Sancerre seems to now be gone or near gone at most places we’ve seen. This bottle is a couple bucks more but well worth it for Sancerre fans.  And Costco’s $21.99 price tag represents a nice discount compared to … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] View from the Winery, Looking Northeast In 1977, Dr. Thomas Fogarty, a noted heart surgeon, inventor of medical devices, and home winemaker, began planting his vineyard at the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains with the aid of grape grower Michael Martella.  The vineyard was the first to be planted on Skyline Ridge.  Over the next four years, …

[ad_1] Packed with vivid black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, as well as iron, sanguine and tobacco accents, this red shows some power and tension, but also grace and balance. The lingering aftertaste features bright, ripe fruit and wild herbs. Best from 2027 through 2043. 2,000 cases made, 680 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 610413197d7fdb6b1c238054ec041a5d

[ad_1] An easy buy here on this Albarino we’ve never seen at Costco before and coming in at $13.99. Spain just overdelivers in so many ways and Albarino is one of them. These are such fun white wines and a nice change of pace from the usual white wine suspects. Online this wine is ranging from … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1]  We’ve been traveling the past couple of months, meeting winemakers and tasting wines around the globe. We spent last week in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, and before that we were in Tuscany and South Africa. The big news is that our report on the Wines of Georgia (the country) will be coming out later this month.  This is the …

[ad_1] The post Get Ready For Some Killer Bulk Wine appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Given the recent musings here about how ugly the fine wine scene currently is (and is going to get), it feels refreshingly apt to today provide what might be a touch-of-grey silver lining to that (very) dark cloud. Intrepid friend of 1WD Bob Henry …