Reviews

A mix of mulled boysenberry and blackberry fruit, dried violet, iris and lively licorice snap notes gives this a textbook and very aromatic St.-Julien profile. A sleek iron detail courses underneath, allowing the fruit to sail unhindered through the finish, flanked judiciously by singed apple wood. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 through 2042. 12,500 …

Bright and expressive, with an appealing range of pineapple, kiwifruit, tangerine peel, Marcona almond and ginger biscuit. Well-cut, with herb, spice and mineral notes on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2028. 4,750 cases made, 1,576 cases imported. Source : 0ffcc58c679528f29f0a10c9b9567770

Succulent and bursting with raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors, this red is spry and vibrant, leaving a mouthwatering impression. The finish echoes ample fruit notes, plus mineral details. Drink now through 2029. 8,300 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : 19601b48ef5ffc280d1104556b29f641

This is the first time reviewing this wine for the site but it is a bottle we’ve tasted and thoroughly enjoyed across multiple vintages. It is always a classic expression of Napa Cabernet at a great price, and Costco really did us a favor bringing it in at $26.99. A quick online search will show […] Source : http://costcowineblog.com/2022-hess-allomi-cabernet-sauvignon/

An expressive burst of flowers, melon, quince and lemon rind is full and unctuous on a round palate. Salty, tangy acidity keeps this balanced. An example of the fruity, ripe Alsatian style. Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 500 cases imported. Source : 5dc2683a377e8b1d1a59e1e8176fa2d9

Steely in build, with etched acidity that focuses on vibrant cherry and guava flavors underlined with stony minerality and black tea tones as this gathers tension toward sleek tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,670 cases made. Source : 85debaa4f0b364182a47ddbcb2acdc1a

An intriguing, distinct and aromatic version, with a cherry wood base note mixing with chamomile; spiced, poached pear; and brûléed grapefruit flavors that gain richness and depth. Takes on vanilla bean and baking spice details on the finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported. Source : 3f36f89229ddd51dc8c0cb0d9f5bd319

Every time we see a Portuguese bottle hit Costco shelves we pick it up immediately. It might be the best “bang for the buck” region in the wine world today. This bottle was a particularly fun find for us. We’ve reviewed a couple of this producer’s less expensive bottles in the past, and they were […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-quinta-do-portal-douro-reserva/

A vibrant red, with a core of ripe mulberry, raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Light, supple tannins and lively acidity provide fine definition for the medium-bodied frame, and notes of violet, thyme, anise and iron linger on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 3,075 cases made, 880 cases imported. Source : 8f2621c2e05ef1af77a462fb2a2b72b2

Fragrant, expressive and distinctive, with plenty to admire among the lemongrass, lemon verbena and lemon-lime flavors at the core. Shows accents of green tea and lemon balm, plus a hint of orange sherbet, all on a sleek frame. Drink now. 40,000 cases made. Source : 2bdb9d66b3a064093d09311247fb904a

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 10, 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 (mostly) …

credit: drwinkler Baia Abuladze grew up in an Imereti winemaking family.  Her grandfather Bondo Ghvaladze was chief agronomist for the local collective vineyard in Soviet times, and her uncle Zurab Ghvaladze makes wine from his family’s nearby small vineyard.  Baia caught the wine bug while studying at university, and soon her siblings joined her in developing their family winery in …

This friendly, luscious version features supple flavors of cherry and apple wood smoke, with simmering graphite underneath. Offers dried herbs and toasted anise on the supple yet well-structured frame. Solid. Drink now. 17,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : 149239cc2b9839851cbb6d12407509c2

Mouthwatering and minerally, this light- to medium-bodied white laces sleek acidity and a tangy streak of salinity with chopped almond and apricot flavors, showing accents of Meyer lemon peel, sage and gooseberry. Carricante, Catarratto, Grecanico and Inzolia. Drink now through 2033. 3,000 cases made, 850 cases imported. Source : 630294d38edbe979cbcef578506666f0

We’re big fans of wines from Justin. They are one of those dependable names that consistently deliver a good wine for the money. We’ve reviewed several vintages of the Justin Cabernet for this site, and their higher end Isosceles bottling is a favorite, but this is the first time we’ve seen the Sauvignon Blanc at […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-justin-sauvignon-blanc/

Fruit-forward and jammy, with supple raspberry and blueberry flavors accented by licorice and pepper. Drink now through 2030. 18,000 cases made. Source : ab11d3ac4014e8fc0b2f5fb83720a272

Luke O’Cuinneagain(credit: drwinkler) Vergelegen is one of South Africa’s most historic vineyards dating from 1700 when Governor Van der Stel established his estate in what is now Somerset West and immediately began planting vines. Anglo-American purchased the estate in 1987 and began to re-establish the vineyards as well as remove alien vegetation and establish a 1900 ha nature preserve. Our …

Vibrant, aromatic and intense, with lemongrass, lemon balm and grilled lemon flavors up front giving way to supple expressions of lemon curd, mango puree and lime sherbet. Mouthwatering acidity keeps everything in focus, with extra passion fruit grace notes, ginger accents and a hint of green tea. Drink now. 2,546 cases made. Source : 31c285b60627774493d6523f8952514d

The post “Making New Wines for the Next Generation” (Getting Reacquainted with Kopke Ports) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Kopke‘s Port Master Blender Carla Tiago is quite resolved to the fact that she may never taste, in their final form, some of the wines she is working on now, because she might be dead by the time that they …

This is an exuberant, full-bodied Côtes du Rhône, with warm black plum and melted black licorice spiked with juniper and black pepper. Offers juicy deliciousness, with no rough edges, on an open-knit frame. There’s a burst of freshness and herbs on the bright finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Source : b1c1c56119fd5579e228a601dc0767e4