Andre Brunel 2024 Grenache, Vins de Pays de Méditerranée, France ($15)
A dynamo, with wild strawberries, coffee, mocha, and blueberry pie. White pepper is subtle and tannins are sturdy, yet approachable.
A dynamo, with wild strawberries, coffee, mocha, and blueberry pie. White pepper is subtle and tannins are sturdy, yet approachable.
A very well-made Chardonnay in relation to its price, this displays clear varietal character but in a relatively light and fresh style. Orchard fruit notes lead the way backed up
Plump plum, dried lavender, ion-tinged sweet soil, and ripe black cherry show super complexity for this value-driven red. Impressively round tannins are sparked by a glint of white pepper on
With distinct notes of mango, banana, and gardenia, barrel notes of coconut orange cream add softness on the palate.
This is such a subtle, well-made Pinot Gris. Medium in body – and distinct on this ground from most Italian Pinot Grigios – it shows delicate flavors recalling pear and
This fine rosé finishes truly dry, offering a bit of grip in the finish, suggesting its pigmentation was derived from skin contact in the press. That is impressive, as is
Spending three months in oak and an additional nine on lees (a first for a nonalcoholic wine), this blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sylvaner smells of pear subtly laced
Aromas of crisp apple with hints of almond blossom and fresh lychee make a convincing case for the character of this 100% Chardonnay, and the clarity of the apple notes
This Super Tuscan blend of 40% Sangiovese with 20% each Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon epitomizes chiaroscuro, or the interplay of light and shadow. While grounded in notes of cranberry,
Intense, with a savory flair. Soy sauce, dark chocolate, and other barrel flavors emerge alongside generous notes of black plum and cassis. Finishes with baking spices and coffee coating structured