A classic Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, this is one Wakefield's flagship "St. Andrews" offerings. There's the famous Aussie eucalyptus note hovering behind the dark, ripe fruit. Soft, round, full bodied - sophisticated, yet very easy to drink. A bit of a splurge at this price … [Read more...]
Gianni Brunelli Wines – Il Destino del Amore
A Choice Made - Gianni Brunelli was a winemaker of considerable repute in Montalcino, but he was also Laura’s very much loved husband. And when he passed away in 2008, it might have seemed obvious that Laura Vacca Brunelli would take over sole responsibility … [Read more...]
2010 Turley California Zinfandel “Old Vines”
Dark, concentrated, almost pensive, this wine had me from the first swirl. Concentrated, deep, a changeling in the glass. I just smiled and kept going in for another try. Here, Turley blends an assortment of dry-farmed grapes from across several areas including Napa, Lodi, and … [Read more...]
2008 Niepoort Projectos Bastardo
Fifth generation port producer, Dirk van der Niepoort pushed this venerable house further into the "new" territory of still wines. His Niepoort "Projectos" wines include this single varietal Bastardo (Trousseau or Trousseau Noir if you're from eastern France). Bastardo can find … [Read more...]
2012 Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon
A lighter medium bodied Chinon made from 100% Cabernet Franc. Quite a pronounced acidity here - definitely a "food wine". I was hoping for a bit more, but this is an entry level offering and it does display some decent fruit. There was also an intriguing smokiness on the … [Read more...]