Category: wine mini-reviews

NV Mionetto Prestige Collecion Organic Extra Dry Prosecco (Veneto): An affable, affordably elegant way to toast an epic Euro Cup win. $14 B 2019 Scacciadiavoli Trebbiano Spoletino Spoleto (Umbria): Overachieving its asking price with saline-washed notions of citrus pith, pink grapefruit, white flowers, and herbs. $28 A- 2018 Masseria Li Veli Passamante Negroamaro Salento (Puglia):…

2018 Calvet Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Rosé (Bordeaux): Fruity, fine and refreshing and… all Cab Franc? Oh my! $18 B NV Markus Molitor ‘Molitor’ Riesling Sekt Brut (Mosel): Delightful performance of quince, apple and apricot that will class up poolside sipping. $19 B+ 2018 Elena Walch Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige): Elegance and energy…

NV Mionetto Prosecco di Treviso Brut Prestige Collection (Veneto): Zesty, tangy citrus and just-ripe tropical fruits in an over-achieving bargain package. $15 B+ NV Sekthaus Raumland Cuvee Marie-Luise Brut (Rheinhessen): This house has the winning hand, and it tastes like a like a gorgeous lemon and red berry biscuit. $46 A- 2018 Weingut Schäfer Pinot…

2016 Quinta do Crasto Vinhas Velhas – Old Vines Reserva (Douro): A spicy, sultry delight that is totally comfortable showing off its wild side. $42 A- 2018 Carmim ‘Monsaraz’ Reserva (Alentejo): Big & deep, but also tart & focused; dusty tannin lovers, rejoice! $30 A- 2020 Domaine Bousquet Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé (Tupungato): Heft and…