Reviews

[ad_1] This stunning version displays an intense, aromatic and vivid mix of honeysuckle, beeswax, mango and passionfruit notes, with details of candied ginger and litsea oil on the long, expressive and mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 1881099371f793acf0ab3c9b2ba78341

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 19, 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] Alluring notes of dried violet, olive and black cherry lead off in this elegantly textured version, with just a bit of sneaky concentration swelling midpalate around fresh acidity and notes of peppercorn and plum, finishing around well-integrated tannins and hints of apple wood. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2038. 20,000 cases made, 2,000 …

[ad_1] This pleasingly plump, refreshing and light-bodied white offers notes of Honeycrisp apple, blanched almond and star fruit, plus a tang of sea salt. Drink now. 30,000 cases made, 4,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 68dea5eb557f63ebce84cfff6cc18787

[ad_1] Finding this bottle is always a highlight at the beginning of the year. We’ve been big fans, particularly of the last couple vintages. A little bit of a surprise though. We are getting a price increase, up to $18.99 from a previous $17.49. Still, for Premier Cru Chablis coming in under $20 is a good … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] What a surprise seeing this bottle show up at Costco. This is from Duckhorn’s WA state property at Red Mountain, and long time readers will know we love these wines. Bang for the buck they are blazing a new path forward for great juice in the US right now. We’re getting a pretty buy on … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] We are happy to see this Pinot arriving in stores a little early this year. We typically see this in Q2, April-timeframe, and it’s been a consistent winner over the years. The price remains $12.99, which is down from the $14.99 price tag we saw on this bottle for a few vintages. And it’s always … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A few weeks back we reviewed the Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel, and we mentioned how much we’d love to see the Seghesio Zin come back. And then bam, look what shows up at our Costco shortly after. Ask and you shall receive. We should have asked for a lower price while we … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Seamless and polished, with succulent notes of apricot, peaches, mango and Meyer lemon, plus a touch of Honeycrisp apple at the core. Accents of orange blossom, cardamom and nutmeg linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2032. 5,904 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 8b88e4993529a84e7e6e79480009890e

[ad_1] Offering light tannins, this lively, appealing, medium-bodied red shows a dark and juicy mix of ripe blackberry and boysenberry, violet, thyme and anise, plus a tang of iron. Drink now through 2027. 5,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : a452f39e6bbe95757d323b6d20720f6b

[ad_1] Lithe and snappy, with appealing apple and lemon flavors highlighted by apricot blossom and orange peel elements. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : dbaa4805cee99c8d2e80f1046b537cf2

[ad_1] An elegant red, bright and silky on the palate, with vibrant acidity and supple tannins well-meshed with flavors of pureed mulberry, delicate dried thyme and anise, mandarin orange peel and a touch of fragrant smoke. Long and juicy on the finish. Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Drink now through 2034. 80,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Vivid and tangy, with lively flavors of nectarine, tangerine and pink grapefruit zest underscored by stone, thyme and milled white pepper accents. Drink now. 22,000 cases made, 17,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : fd5068ef1bd3cc9f7bac03f08e6467ac

[ad_1] Offering polished cherry and cinnamon flavors accented by garrigue and cracked pepper, this sleek red finishes with refined tannins. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. Drink now through 2032. 3,486 cases made. [ad_2] Source : ee70e120d1572cff4791fb32f20a3e4b

[ad_1] The post Postcard From Sannio, Part 1: Falanghina del Sannio appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Today we’ve got the first in a three-parter covering my media jaunt last year to Sannio, an important but still relatively under-the-radar winegrowing region in Italy’s Campania area. [ Before we get started, however, I want to dedicate a moment of appreciation for …

[ad_1] A creamy white backed by bright, lip-smacking acidity, this shows notes of lychee and guava, with grapefruit granita, white blossom and saline accents. Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. 20,000 cases made, 1,800 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : a0d56f63b9296ccfb30c302228bebd24

[ad_1] Deeply structured and simmering with intensity, this Zin remains focused and refined, with blackberry, briar patch and grilled anise flavors that gather tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 1,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 72bcbb5aede22f92108a5df273003f7a

[ad_1] This balanced red shows flavors of mulled cherry, Mediterranean macchia and loamy earth, with light tannins and a hint of chocolate-covered orange peel. Corvina, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 8ceb1dc6fd0f702a58ea498fc0dc4dfa

[ad_1] A lithe, mouthwatering white, with zippy acidity driving flavors of ripe yellow plum, pink grapefruit granita and peach skin, revealing minerally smoke and stone accents. Floral finish. Drink now through 2027. 25,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 5c1f2bd3254905ad4de0332c71757cf8

[ad_1] Very up-front, offering a burst of blood orange and cherry notes laced with hints of sous-bois and red tea. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 6f2f9c50903907b300cd161f9f9939bf