Wine Recommendations

When you think of Italy chardonnay does quickly not come to mind. And yet Italy has long produced chardonnay from various regions. This iteration defies a traditional California chardonnay and French Chablis making it a unique wine into itself. There are Notes of guava, quince, pear, white peach, a...

Though they have been around since before prohibition, Martini still seems to fly somewhat under the radar. Of note is their excellent Napa Valley cabernet that drinks beyond its price and is worth looking into for a solid dependable Napa cabernet. What this wine does best is to blend oak, fruit,...

Typical of the best Italian Sangiovese, the fruit in this wine is somewhat subdued, more earthy and rustic while the acidity and tannins are balanced out for optimal drinking and food pairing. You’ll find light cherry, rhubarb, black cherry, a hint of herbal notes like rosemary and wild flowers...

Caro was created to showcase two wine cultures - French and Argentine - and two noble grape varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec – as well as and two well-known wine families, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), and Nicolás Catena. In some cases these global wine alliances don’t work well...

For over three decades J has been producing an amazing number of wines, most notably their sparkling wines. Sometimes overlooked are their still wines, like this terrific Pinot. Comprised of over 40 smaller lots of Pinot Noir. Then blended, this is really a wine that showcases al of the Russian...

Family-owned Stone Castle Vineyards & Winery is the leading winery in Kosovo’s Rahovec Valley. Although it is a relatively new country, declaring its independence in 2018, Kosovo has a 2,000-year winemaking history. Stone Castle owner Rrustem Gecaj, an Albanian American businessman who left...

Rutherford Hill started in 1972 with an aim to represent the Pomerol region of Bordeaux in California. Using merlot as the centerpiece, they have been crafting fine merlot for 40 years. Comprised of mainly merlot, there is 10% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, and 2% each of syrah and petite...

Merlot has long been a workhorse grape and an ideal blending partner. This 2017 Illustration is a classic example of why it works so well with others. Comprised of 49% merlot, there’s an additional 28% cabernet sauvignon and 23% cabernet franc and though both cabernets bring good tannic structure...

Brand - Forteleza Spirit Type - Tequila Other Designation - Reposado County of Origin - Mexico ABV% - Price - $ (ml) Review: As reposados go, this is one of the lightest in color. As any good reposado should, it allows for the agave to shine through, with just minimal barrel influence. The earthy,...

Cabernet franc can be a scary alternative to cabernet sauvignon, at least for some people. But in the capable hands of Flora Springs this is a real treat. This wine opens up with lovely blackberry, blueberry, black cherry and huckleberry notes. It then offers mild tannins and acidity along with...