Synopsis, Our Opinion: An interesting Counoise varietal!!! Producer/Winery: Jean-Marc Autran; Domaine de Piaugier; Sablet, France. Grape Variety: Counoise. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Côtes du Rhône […]
Category: Red Wines
Visintini Franconia Delle Venezie 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A versatile wine that’s an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Andrea Visintini; Corno di Rosazzo, Italy. Grape Variety: Blaufränkisch (Franconia). Geographic Appellation,, […]
Puech Redon Apparente 2017 (Rouge)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: We called it mild, easy drinking and strongly recommend it. Producer/Winery: Cyril Cuche and Eric Texier; Château Puech Redon; Puechredon, France.; Puech […]
Moulin Pey Labrie Canon Fronsac 2011
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A Bordeaux that’s priced way below its value. Producer/Winery: Bénédicte & Grégoire Hubau; Château Moulin Pey Labrie; Fronsac, France. Grape Variety: Merlot. […]
Chignard Fleurie Les Moriers 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Beaujolais that was a notable value. Producer/Winery: Cédric Chignard; Domaine Chignard; Fleurie, France. Grape Variety: Gamay Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Fleurie; […]
Turley Steacy Ranch Zinfandel 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy Zinfandel that’s an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel in a field blend with […]
Poggio di Bortolone Frappato Vittoria 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A well-rounded and supple Italian red. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Poggio di Bortolone; Chiaramonte Gulfi; Sicily, Italy. Grape Variety: Frappato, Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]
Comparison Tasting: Locations Wines: NZ, F and E NV
Synopsis, Our Opinion: One “Not Bad” and two disappointing. Producer/Winery: Dave Phinney; Locations Wine; Modesto, California. Grape Variety: New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc), French red (A […]
Denner Vineyards Mother of Exiles 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An excellent New World Bordeaux blend. Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend – 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, […]
La Chandelliere Russo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A Bordeaux blend that was way better than the price would suggest. Producer/Winery: Guillaume and Thibaud Secret; Gaec de Cazaillan; Château La […]