Reviews

[ad_1] A festive and juicy red, featuring lively flavors of cherry, cranberry, fresh dill and savory spices. Syrah, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Montepulciano. Drink now through 2028. 6,586 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 645a240eda886aba24687f5b96e3ea83

[ad_1] Supple and lithe, with white peach, nectarine and grilled pineapple flavors at the core. Floral accents of lemon blossom, fresh grated ginger, lemon verbena and vetiver linger on the long, juicy and expressive finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 6c6a8e797cf4c811c6f0de3d292eef5f

[ad_1] We’ve never tasted this one before and wasn’t sure what to expect, but a $12 Rioja Reserva with seven years of age on it at Costco, needed to be checked out. And glad we did. This is a stunning wine at a ridiculously low price. Online we see it going for as high as $42. … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] The post The Cynic’s Guide To Wine Publications appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. [ Editor’s note: This is an April Fool’s Day post. It is intentionally cynical, acerbic, and satirical to the extreme. I do NOT actually feel this way about these publications. I have plenty of friends who work for these publications (all of which, I sincerely …

[ad_1] This herbaceous red offers a fragrant overtone of tobacco, macchia and medicinal herb notes that complement flavors of pureed black raspberry and boysenberry fruit. Taut, fine tannins emerge on the well-spiced, lingering finish. Drink now through 2029. 29,336 cases made, 3,200 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 27831465f122a24b1bd9b9aaf72b98ca

[ad_1] Distinctive in a good way, with elegance to the mulled orchard fruit and green melon notes, which veer very subtly off-dry. Hints of straw and earth combine with pine and fresh parsley accents, adding savory appeal. Silky on the palate, with racy mineral notes and quinine bitterness on the lingering finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A seductive, well-crafted version, with a lacy, lifted quality to its elderflower blossom flavors, followed by a fleshy palate of peach, persimmon and melon. A roasted agave note and a salty mineral vein give this an appealing margarita quality. Succulent acidity and an earthy, herbaceous vein make for the weighty, persistent finish. Drink now through 2035. [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Sleek and refined, offering mace and dried rose petal notes up front, adding fresh raspberry and plum flavors on a smooth-textured frame. Reveals subtle mineral and cocoa bean elements, which fold in on the finish around fine tannins. Drink now through 2034. 16,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : ce8871f45a3616bdc48554385285e54d

[ad_1] A well-delineated red, bursting with energy, along with aromas and flavors of cherry, strawberry, rose, tar, licorice and sweet spices. Dense and vibrant, with a long aftertaste echoing the spice notes. Best from 2026 through 2042. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : ca7b45cd4d8105a58da633317d949303

[ad_1] Boasts a bitter almond hint that infuses a core of lively yuzu, star fruit and nectarine notes, while light echoes of chamomile and mustard flower add range on the finish. Distinctive. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 305cb343f3f3cb640042c4b44823c288

[ad_1] Andrea and Echalas Trained Bush Vines Andrea and Chris Mullineux are fascinated with how the diverse soils of the Swartland are expressed in wine.  They make Chenin Blanc and Syrah from soils derived from granite, schist, and iron.  Since I focused on Chenin Blanc on this year’s visit to the Western Cape, I traveled to their Roundstone estate near …

[ad_1] Sleek and stylish, this harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red shows a pure beam of wild cherry fruit flavors, with fine, sculpted tannins and fragrant accents of violet, sage, anise and vanilla that echo on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 20,000 cases made, 300 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 030bea9ef26d1d6c626b3a7263731aa5

[ad_1] This leaps out of the glass, with expressive, intense fruit flavors of silky smooth lemon meringue, mango, tangerine and fresh-cut apple. Candied ginger and green tea notes join a detail of salted lime before lingering on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made, 65,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : fc03cc690e8dc19f8362970425e29640

[ad_1] The post Things Are Going to Get Worse Before They Get Better (Thoughts on SipSource’s 2023 Wine Data) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. (image: wineindustryadvisor.com) Looks like things are going to get (even) worse for the global wine industry before they get better. My friend Jeff Siegel recently reported on wineindustryadvisor.com about the release of 2023 wine sales …

[ad_1] An intense Vermentino, this features hints of peach and apple, almond, sage, broom flowers, saline and mineral. Balanced, complex and long, with accents of orange peel, spices and bread dough on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 7,500 cases made, 750 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : e504590b77972414730086c1f66fe15c

[ad_1] A tasty, friendly Grüner. Round and supple in feel, with salted green herbs infusing a core of white nectarine and apple notes. Shows smoke and floral high tones, which stretch out on the silky finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : da19f77ea698dc24ad80154e2e17fc9a

[ad_1] This was one of the biggest no brainer wine picks of all time. A Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Touraine appellation for $12.99. Touraine is in the Loire Valley of France, which fans of Loire will instantly think Sancerre when they think Sauvignon Blanc from the region. And as they should; we adore Sancerre. But Sancerre, … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] What an interesting find this turned out to be. We were going to buy it anyway just because the two varietal blend included Caladoc, which is something you don’t see that often. Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec primarily found in Southern France. But the real kicker was when we turned the bottle … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Very nice to see this one make an appearance in Costco for its third year in a row. Long time readers know we adore this wine, going 95 points on the 2019 vintage, and another 95 points on the 2020 vintage. We are seeing a small $1 price increase, but Costco’s price still remains well … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A seductive Pinot, showing grace and elegant detail, with sleek and supple raspberry flavors. Laced with notes of fresh violet, cola and a touch of forest floor, this dances on the long, supple finish. Drink now through 2032. 280 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 64679b6f79f7d421acc2a40f54ba6521