Reviews

[ad_1] Ripe, unctuous and deliciously rendered, this pumps out orange blossom, peach, apricot and pineapple upside-down cake notes that are seamlessly stitched with bitter almond and orange threads. Offers a long, seductively glazed finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2045. 5,400 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 1f34336aba7a880f5c5bdeb7bad2eacd

[ad_1] This is fast becoming one of our favorite staple Pinot Grigios at Costco, so when we saw the latest 2023 we had to grab it to see if it held up. And it did. We reviewed the 2021 vintage back in 2022 and found it to be a delightful wine that we rated a solid […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] While attending the Anteprima in Montepulciano last month, I took the opportunity to visit Podere Le Bèrne to see their vineyards and winemaking operations and to share a wonderful lunch of homemade pappardelle made by the family’s grandmother (nonna).  Her grandson, Federico Fastelli, who studied winemaking in Florence and has done harvests in Burgundy and New Zealand, showed me …

[ad_1] Gently mulled plum, black cherry and red currant fruit melds with licorice, bay leaf and tobacco leaf notes, while worn cedar and alder accents provide a warm and burnished feel through the earth-tinged finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 5,300 cases made. [ad_2] Source : f16724dfad301a33e47865879c1997f0

[ad_1] Handsomely structured and detailed, showing precise flavors of apple and pear laced with lemon zest and crushed stone tones as this glides on the sleek finish. Drink now. 1,910 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 8e6af72d731f1efecd33566338e1be69

[ad_1] The post Beach Boys (Exploring Perelada’s Finca Garbet) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Last week, I presented an overview of Perelada, the Catalonia producer who I visited during a media jaunt in late 2024 (along with a crap-ton of wine highlights from their lineup). This week, we’re going in a totally different direction, and focusing on one of …

[ad_1] Cherry, strawberry, floral and Tuscan scrub flavors are allied to a line of chalky tannins in this red. In the end, this is elegant, with an extended aftertaste of cherry and smoke. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now. 30,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : e5bd3d86b7021a7b5031379f9829abaa

[ad_1] Thank you to a reader Matthew in Palm Beach Gardens Florida who spotted this one. The Kirkland Ribera del Duero is back! Here are pics of the 2018 vintage. And this is big news because the last time we reviewed this bottle was the 2014 vintage. We thought it had disappeared….until now. One noticeable change […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] This is a fun and inexpensive red blend from Portugal that checks a lot of boxes. We’re huge fans of Portuguese wines right now and find them to represent extreme values as evidenced here. This bottle is $7.99 at Costco, and looks to go for around $11-13 elsewhere online, so a pretty nice Costco discount. […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Dynamic yet elegantly structured, with alluring flavors of Asian pear, baked apple, brioche, clove and nutmeg that build richness on the graceful finish. Drink now through 2027. 4,850 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 84c3848837c5ca97220b304e61cf2a0f

[ad_1] A trace of fresh chamomile leads off, lingering around a core of grilled Meyer lemon and pear, with subtle spiced pastry notes folding in on the finish around a lingering anise note. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : de7d26ccc549b821a0001189920cd350

[ad_1] On my recent visit to Montepulciano, I had the pleasure of visiting Cantine Dei where I not only tried the new releases but, also, tasted a vertical of their top wine, the Madonna della Querce, from the first release in 2015 to the latest, in 2019.  Cantine Dei has 60 hectares (ha) of vines in five vineyards with different …

[ad_1] Well-sculpted and elegantly dynamic, with lilting raspberry and pomegranate flavors laced with green tea, rose petal and savory spice accents. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 14,449 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 438e1d6d1732b8cd846856272fcd0376

[ad_1] A fragrant, floral rosé, with a burst of watermelon and strawberry lemonade notes. Maintains vibrant energy from start to finish, with a saline mineral foundation offsetting the creamy fruit. Balanced and delicious, showing a waft of smoke on the well-meshed finish. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle. Drink now. 30,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : d78f369a880a736aeed7dad5291a07a1