Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING white blend that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au Bon Climat; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Blend – 60% Pinot […]
Tag: Outstanding value wine
Praesidium Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An ELEGANT and bold Italian red that’s an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Praesidium winery; Agricola Ottaviano Pasquale; Prezza, Italy. Grape Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo […]
Fattoria del Cerro Rosso di Montepulciano 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING Italian Sangiovese that’s a FABULOUS value. Producer/Winery: Riccardo Cotarella (Winemaker); Fattoria Del Cerro; Bologna, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese blend – […]
Xavier Vins Cuvee Anonyme Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This Châteauneuf-du-Pape simply had impeccable quality and was an exceptional value for the price. Producer/Winery: Xavier Vignon; Courthezon, France. Grape Variety: Southern […]
La Chablisienne Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Eloquent, rich and savory white Burgundy that’s an INCREDIBLE BARGAIN. Producer/Winery: La Chablisienne; Chablis, France. Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Geographic Appellation: Chablis; Burgundy, […]
Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo D’Alba 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Vibrant, balanced and flavorful young Nebbiolo that was a FANTASTIC buy. Producer/Winery: Bruno Giacosa; Neive, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation: Nebbiolo […]
Tolosa Winery & Vineyards Petite Sirah 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A NOTEWORTHY week-night wine that’s a real bargain. Producer/Winery: Tolosa Winery; San Luis Obispo, California. Grape Variety: Petite Sirah (Durif). Geographic Appellation: […]
Sandhi Sanford & Benedict Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: VERY SPECIAL WINE and a steal-of-a-deal for this luscious Chardonnay that can only be called MEMORABLE. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman; […]
Tua Rita Rosso del Notri 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING, INEXPENSIVE Super Tuscan blend. Producer/Winery: Tua Rita S.S.A.; Suvereto, Italy. Grape Variety: Super Tuscan blend – 50% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet […]
Sandhi Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This is clearly a standard-bearer for new California Chardonnay while being a FANTASTIC bargain at the same time. Producer/Winery: Rajat Parr & […]