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Tentadora Malbec
Salta, little known outside Argentina but heavily touristed by the Argentines themselves, is famous for its resorts and mountain air. It also produces a Malbec unlike any other: there is something about the 5000+ foot elevations and skinny soils that offer a Malbec that is less blowsy and generous than what we see from Mendoza. Instead, what we get are wines of structure, with equal measures of power and finesse.
Type, Body & Flavor
Terrasses de la Mer
So, is it okay if I predict that Sauvignon Blanc becomes the world’s most widely planted grape in the next decade? In southern France, with the collection of hills, valleys, and plains rolling down to the Mediterranean, it thrives. Sure, the plains are not where you grow Sauvignon Blanc, but there are plenty of other spots where you do. There these wines are vibrant, expressive and tangy – and it’s rare that those three descriptors go together.
Type, Body & Flavor
The Pessimist
When the Daou Brothers took their tech dollars a-shopping in Paso Robles they only bought the best: the old Hoffman Mountain Ranch. Founded by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in 1964, this was the site of some legendary wine. I can tell you about the 1976 and 1977 HMR Cabernet, but then that would be rude bragging. Let’s just say that Daou wines have an excellent and established pedigree; this one is a powerful Syrah blend.
Type, Body & Flavor
Tinazzi Corvina
Tinazzi makes excellent Veronese wines; which means they are masters at Amarone, Valpolicella and the like. This “family selection” is made from dried grapes, as is the tradition with Amarone, but here it’s made into a dry wine, and the alcohol isn’t as lofty as with Amarone. So it’s like baby Amarone, made 100% from Corvina, the best grape of the region.
Type, Body & Flavor
Trencalos
Amongst the many still unknown wine regions of Spain is Terra Alta, with limestone hills set above the Mediterranean, surprisingly near better known spots like Priorat and Penedes. Their old vine reds are less powerful than Priorat or Montsant, but still rich and more elegant.
Type, Body & Flavor
Trencalos Blanco
Amongst the many still unknown wine regions of Spain is Terra Alta, with limestone hills set above the Mediterranean, surprisingly near better known spots like Priorat and Penedes. This Garnatxa Blanca (white Grenache) is an excellent example of why this region is about to become the new thing in value wine.
Type, Body & Flavor
Val De Salis Cabernet
While the wine may taste as big, ripe and delicious as something from California, you won't find anything from the Golden State that packs this much punch at below $10 per bottle.
Type, Body & Flavor
Verraco Ridge Pinot Noir
California has had several Pinot Noir moments. There were some vineyards in Napa in the 70s and 80s - then people got smart and headed closer to the Pacific Ocean. Like Monterey. Open to the ocean, where vineyards are hot and sunny in the morning and cold and windy in the afternoon - these sorts of conditions make for brighter fruits in the red wines, many of them crisp and even slightly tart, you know, like Pinot Noir is. Like this wine is.
Type, Body & Flavor
Waccamaw Proprietary Red
Put together a bunch of passionate kids (some with backgrounds selling wines for legends such as Eric Solomon and Martine Saunier) deeply immersed in the California biz and you can find some pretty tasty wines. That's what they did and that's what we have here.
Type, Body & Flavor
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay
Wente's way with Chardonnay has always gotten to me. There's something about their style of fat and rich fruit, combined with clean and fresh tartness. Whether in a blind setting or when I know what I'm drinking, I keep finding myself preferring Wente over other, bigger names.
Type, Body & Flavor
Tentadora Malbec
Salta, little known outside Argentina but heavily touristed by the Argentines themselves, is famous for its resorts and mountain air. It also produces a Malbec unlike any other: there is something about the 5000+ foot elevations and skinny soils that offer a Malbec that is less blowsy and generous than what we see from Mendoza. Instead, what we get are wines of structure, with equal measures of power and finesse.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Terrasses de la Mer
So, is it okay if I predict that Sauvignon Blanc becomes the world’s most widely planted grape in the next decade? In southern France, with the collection of hills, valleys, and plains rolling down to the Mediterranean, it thrives. Sure, the plains are not where you grow Sauvignon Blanc, but there are plenty of other spots where you do. There these wines are vibrant, expressive and tangy – and it’s rare that those three descriptors go together.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
The Pessimist
When the Daou Brothers took their tech dollars a-shopping in Paso Robles they only bought the best: the old Hoffman Mountain Ranch. Founded by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in 1964, this was the site of some legendary wine. I can tell you about the 1976 and 1977 HMR Cabernet, but then that would be rude bragging. Let’s just say that Daou wines have an excellent and established pedigree; this one is a powerful Syrah blend.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Tinazzi Corvina
Tinazzi makes excellent Veronese wines; which means they are masters at Amarone, Valpolicella and the like. This “family selection” is made from dried grapes, as is the tradition with Amarone, but here it’s made into a dry wine, and the alcohol isn’t as lofty as with Amarone. So it’s like baby Amarone, made 100% from Corvina, the best grape of the region.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Trencalos
Amongst the many still unknown wine regions of Spain is Terra Alta, with limestone hills set above the Mediterranean, surprisingly near better known spots like Priorat and Penedes. Their old vine reds are less powerful than Priorat or Montsant, but still rich and more elegant.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Trencalos Blanco
Amongst the many still unknown wine regions of Spain is Terra Alta, with limestone hills set above the Mediterranean, surprisingly near better known spots like Priorat and Penedes. This Garnatxa Blanca (white Grenache) is an excellent example of why this region is about to become the new thing in value wine.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Val De Salis Cabernet
While the wine may taste as big, ripe and delicious as something from California, you won't find anything from the Golden State that packs this much punch at below $10 per bottle.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Verraco Ridge Pinot Noir
California has had several Pinot Noir moments. There were some vineyards in Napa in the 70s and 80s - then people got smart and headed closer to the Pacific Ocean. Like Monterey. Open to the ocean, where vineyards are hot and sunny in the morning and cold and windy in the afternoon - these sorts of conditions make for brighter fruits in the red wines, many of them crisp and even slightly tart, you know, like Pinot Noir is. Like this wine is.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Waccamaw Proprietary Red
Put together a bunch of passionate kids (some with backgrounds selling wines for legends such as Eric Solomon and Martine Saunier) deeply immersed in the California biz and you can find some pretty tasty wines. That's what they did and that's what we have here.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay
Wente's way with Chardonnay has always gotten to me. There's something about their style of fat and rich fruit, combined with clean and fresh tartness. Whether in a blind setting or when I know what I'm drinking, I keep finding myself preferring Wente over other, bigger names.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions