The 2011 Croft is initially taciturn on the nose, even after allowing it 20 minutes in my glass. A light swirling immediately awakens the aromatics to offer blackberry, Seville orange marmalade, blueb...
Intense violet-red with ruby reflections. Dark fruits with hints of marmalade and violets; fruity and expressive. Medium-intensity in the mouth, balanced and velvety.
Single Village Mezcal…Same As it Ever Was
VIDA de San Luis Del Rio® is an artisanal, Organic Mezcal from Del Maguey, at an entry-level price point and broader availability. Launched in 2010, it is ...
With only 922 bottles made, the 2011 Sforzato di Valtellina Vino Sbagliato is not an easy wine to come by. Vino Sbagliato (or "mistake wine") was born in 2006 and made once again in 2007. The results ...
Le Clos Blanc, a mythical, mystical vineyard, is adjacent to the Château du Clos de Vougeot. This golden triangle, surrounded on all sides by great reds, first offered its pure, golden sacrament to i...
Though Vougeot is best known for the highly reputed Clos de Vougeot, covering almost 51 hectares, the Premier Cru and Village appellations in the remaining 16.5 hectares should not be forgotten.
100% Pinot Gris with lovely aromas of white flowers and peaches, this lovely Alsatian Pinot Gris is very attractive as an aperitif, or with fish, poultry, veal and salads. It is fresh, clean ripe and ...
More closed than when I tasted it earlier this year, the 2010 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is an incredible effort that’s made from 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier. Coming from the estate’s top sites a...
Brought up all in new French oak, the 2013 St Joseph Lieu Dit St Joseph Blanc offers more honeycomb, stone fruits, toast and minerality, with a masculine, rich, concentrated style on the palate. Despi...
Winery's Notes: Elk Cove’s Ultimas are our definition of dessert; opulence in a bottle. Having long ago established a “cult-like” status, Riesling remains the cornerstone o...