Wine: Joseph Phelps Scheurebe 2012, Spring Valley Ranch Vineyard, St. Helena Varietals: 100% Scheurebe Color: Notes: A unique grape varietal of German origin, Joseph Phelps Eisrébe 2012 is rich and luscious, with lemon, grassy herbs, grapefruit, honeysuckle, mango, and vanilla on the nose. Sweet honey and concentrated flavors of lemon zest, apricot and floral. Balanced acid and... Read More
If you’re searching for the perfect wine for a hostess gift or party, look no further than this sustainable, organic wine from South Africa. Reyneke’s bottle looks like it was made for lovers of poetry, as they’ve laser etched beautiful, flowery words into the glass. What’s inside is also a nod to the best nature... Read More
It’s Wine Wednesday, which means we’re picking another great bottle of wine for you to try at home! This week’s wine pick comes from Bordeaux, France. Try it, tell us what you think, what you drank it with, and whether you plan to buy a second bottle to share. Wine: Château Haut Méthée, 2009 –... Read More
Wine: Tenuta dell’Ammiraglia Pietraregia Morellino di Scansano Riserva 2010 Varietals: Sangiovese 85%, Ciliegiolo 10%, Syrah 5% Color: Clear, ruby red color, with purplish highlights Notes: The southerly cousin of Brunello and Chianti, “Morellino” is Maremma’s local name for Tuscany’s premier red grape, the Sangiovese. Maremma is a southerly coastal stretch of Tuscany with superb quality... Read More
Bruno Paillard Brut Champagne Non Vintage, Champagne, Fr. Varietals: 22% Pinot Meunier 33% Chardonnay 45% Pinot Noir Color: Light straw, with a golden rim. Delicate, tiny bubbles. Nose: On the nose, very typical of Chardonnay, with lime and grapefruit present. Aromas of red fruits-red currant, raspberry and bright cherry, showcasing the Pinot Noir. On the... Read More
Wine: Seghesio, Zinfandel 2011, Sonoma County (Dry Creek and Alexander Valley Blend) Varietals: 87% Zinfandel 9% Petite Sirah 2% Carignane 2% Syrah Color: Dark garnet robe, with shimmering red glints on the rim Notes: Medium bodied, spicy, black currant, raspberry, and dark cherries, very typical of Alexander Valley. Earthy and jammy with a lingering finish, this wine... Read More
This week’s wine recommendation is the Bitch Tongue 2010 Tempranillo, from Lido Bay Wines, in Discovery Bay, California. Lido Bay is owned and operated by Dave Armstrong, a serial entrepreneur and winemaker that focuses on less than orthodox blends, and more on the final product: smell, taste and flavor, and how well Lido Bay’s wines pair... Read More