2014 Chateau Cartier Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Saint-Emilion): Still very much delightfully energetic, and energetically delightful. $30 B+ 2018 Domaine les Carmels ‘Les Caprices’ (Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux): Pucker up, because the earthy vibrancy rarely quits when sipping this one. $25 B 2015 Cellier des Dauphins ‘Les Dauphins’ (Cotes du Rhone): Massive bonus points awarded for…
Wine In the Time of Coronavirus, Part 58: Going Native, Again (More Esporão Recent Releases)
Herdade do Esporão is a producer that is close to my Portuguese-loving heart, having worked closely with them in the past, visited on a few occasions (including taking what I think is the only Terrible Towel photo atop of their ancient tower, just before Superbowl XLV…), and even recently catching up with them during one…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for June 6, 2022
2021 Domaine de Cala Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose (France): Come for the elegant rose petals, stay for the delicious cherries. $21 B 2020 Davis Bynum Virginia’s Block Jane’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley): Grapefruit, lime, citrus blossom, green apple… talk about a heck of a crowd pleaser. $22 B+ 2020 Lucia Vineyards Chardonnay…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for May 30, 2022
2017 Stinson Vineyards Meritage (Monticello): All the making of a hunting outing, with smoked game, underbrush, and a rough-and-ready attitude. $36 B+ 2018 Cameron Hughes Lot 735 Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Barbara County): Comes off both lighter and more elegant than the label’s ABV % would suggest. $16 B+ 2017 Anarchist Wine Co. ‘The Philosopher’ Red…