Reviews

[ad_1] There is purity to the cherry, strawberry, floral and mineral flavors, which are matched to a beautifully balanced profile. This is firm yet well integrated on the long fruit-, earth- and mineral-driven finish. Best from 2025 through 2038. 15,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 06af61934d7b73c5c0139a59c44ea4f8

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 11, 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] The new vintages of popular Kirkland bottles keep rolling in. Next up, we have the Kirkland Mendoza Malbec, which is usually a good pick on the affordable side of things. And once again, the price remains $6.99 (same since the 2015 vintage). Can’t beat that. We also have the same winemaker, Sergio Case, from Broquel, … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Here’s a great Italian wine find right now in the aisles at Costco. Right away, we see that price ending in .49, which we’ve written about several times before. That indicates a special Costco price, and that’s indeed what we have here. This bottle is $19.99 at Wine.com, and hovers around $16-$17 most other places … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A richer style, offering honey, lemon thyme and glazed apricot flavors cut with cool minerality. Concentrated and polished, with chamomile and dried chrysanthemum moving through, showing a lashing of verbena oil on the persistent, very pure finish. Excellent. Drink now through 2038. 50 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 66cd2680680c6e26eb2b10727ab5ba79

[ad_1] Fresh and pure, this red features blackberry, black cherry, violet and Mediterranean herb aromas and flavors. A viscous version, with a light dusting of tannins on the lengthy finish. Sangiovese and Colorino. Drink now through 2028. 25,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 86081e070ccae076e63913460f4d21c6

[ad_1] A bubbly of opulence and dimension, this is boldly structured yet light on its feet, with expressive baked pear and green apple flavors highlighted by roasted hazelnut and crème brûlée accents. Drink now through 2027. 200 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 4f5573f1a029c90626628b2b4eaff086

[ad_1] A fresh, juicy red highlighted by cherry, plum, tar, grass and eucalyptus flavors. Gains support from vibrant acidity and pliable tannins as this cruises to a long aftertaste of fruit, vegetal and mineral notes. Best from 2026 through 2040. 850 cases made, 500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : ed54997646d5eb3131f9d2903d5ba893

[ad_1] Opulent yet detailed, with expressive pear and cherry flavors accented by roasted hazelnut, brioche and fresh ginger. Builds richness on the plush finish. Drink now through 2027. 3,650 cases made. [ad_2] Source : babe0e550ef85d9569413bd10ffdd0c3

[ad_1] Despite offering plenty of depth on the nose, with cherry, blueberry, rose, leather and earth aromas, this red still feels firm and compact on the palate. All of the components are there and show balance; this just needs time to integrate and stretch out. Excellent length. Best from 2026 through 2040. 2,000 cases made, 400 cases imported. [ad_2] Source …

[ad_1] Piquant and full of pepper, this red abounds with appealing blackberry, licorice and underbrush accents as it builds tension toward zesty tannins. Drink now through 2032. 321 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 5e135e05303c63e163ae43b151b4c194

[ad_1] Aromatic and fresh, blending grassy herbal and pepper notes against passion fruit and citrus flavors. Clean, refreshing finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 4e28ac908a5143f5ee4435e2eef195dd

[ad_1] Pieter Ferreira has become the face of high quality South African sparkling wine (Method Cap Classique). With over three decades under his belt as chef de caves at Graham Beck, he and his wife Ann Ferreira embarked on their own, eponymous project Pieter Ferreira Cap Classique (owned and managed by Ann) and released their first wines from the 2012 …

[ad_1] Sleek and precise, with lovely apple and citrus flavors accented by crushed stone and lemon blossom tones as this glides on the steely finish. Drink now through 2026. 736 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 9c7210f95bea0cf421453638b46a9048

[ad_1] Boysenberry and açaí berry fruit gives this a slightly exotic profile, but it’s finely stitched with apple wood, sassafras and singed anise notes to keep it honest. The polished finish lets a chaparral note chime through the flashy fruit. This should have fans for sure. Drink now through 2036. 66,186 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 4be57f1cbb48c252660586f7b48acd4c

[ad_1] Delivering power and concentration, this is densely packed in a compact frame. Opens up to reveal impressively fresh flavors of dried thyme and apricot. This white’s acidity shows a crunchy texture, and a wet slate note brings a cooling feel to the finish. This is one for the cellar. Best from 2026 through 2046. 90 cases imported. [ad_2] Source …

[ad_1] There’s an appealing fleshy structure to this red, with toothsome notes of plum, black cherry and raspberry puree that show details of black pepper, black tea and forrest floor aromatics on the long finish. Drink now through 2031. 20,000 cases made, 1,200 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 378be82dc60ad3053a0f82df4ca5a2ef

[ad_1] Winemaker Alessandro Campatelli Chianti Classico’s Riecine winery typifies many of the changes that have taken place in the region. Current owner Lana Frank purchased this Gaiole estate (see map below) in 2011 and began renovations that included replanting vineyards, replacing steel tanks with concrete, and substituting foudres for barriques. After making wine in Spain’s Utiel-Requena region and Kendall-Jackson in …

[ad_1] Elegant and well-integrated, offering strawberry, wild cherry, floral, licorice and tobacco aromas and flavors. Succulent and harmonious, remaining fresh and resonant as this lingers on the long, mineral-infused aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042. 800 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 27e4ef091fc6daffc49e8076f9432811

[ad_1] Plump and generous yet well defined, with raspberry, orange peel and rose petal notes that build richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2032. 450 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 73bd80e5ae541916261b7a6bdccb9c04