Synopsis, Our Opinion: An exhilarating Spanish red. Producer/Winery: Xavier Buil; Buil & Giné; Gratallops, Spain. Grape Variety: Blend – 50% Red Garnacha and 50% Cariñena. […]
Category: Red Wines
Vallana e Figlio Boca 2011 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING Nebbiolo and a fantastic value. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggiora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo blend – 65% Nebbiolo, 20% Vespolina and 15% […]
Crivelli Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A FANTASTIC value Italian red we would recommend in a heartbeat!!!. Producer/Winery: Jonathan Crivelli; Azienda Agricola Crivelli; Castagnole Monferrato, Italy. Grape Variety: […]
Monte Dall Ora Sausto 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A noteworthy red Valpolicella that made a simple dinner memorable. Producer/Winery: Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi; Azienda Agricola Monte Dall’Ora; […]
Joel Gott Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A disappointing Pinot Noir. Producer/Winery: Joel Gott Wines/Trinchero Family Estates; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Santa […]
Folie a Deux Sonoma Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A good value California Cabernet Sauvignon in this price range. Producer/Winery: Folie à Deux Winery; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon […]
Homs L Amandier Rouge 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very versatile summer-time wine that should appeal to a wide range of red wine drinkers. Producer/Winery: Jean-Marc and his wife Anne […]
Overnoy-Crinquand Arbois Pupillin Ploussard 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A spirited wine that was absolutely amazing. Producer/Winery: Mikael Crinquand; Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand; Pupillin, France. Grape Variety: Poulsard (Ploussard). Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: […]
Comparison Tasting: Vallana Campi Raudii 1955 and 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Two wines we recommend without reservation and would buy again in a heart beat. Producer/Winery: Antonio Vallana; Maggora, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. […]
Luis Pato Beira Atlantico Baga/Touriga Nacional 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An EXCELLENT value picnic red. Producer/Winery: Luis Pato; Anadia, Portugal. Grape Variety: Portuguese blend – Baga and Touriga Nacional. Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]