Tuscan version of a Southern Rhône GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre), in this case dominated by Syrah. Serious dark fruit flavors. Not an accommodating easy-drinker, best deployed alongside hearty food after time in air. $20-28 Continue reading “Casadei Sogno Mediterraneo Blend Rosso, Toscana IGT 2022”
Month: July 2026
Clos Mogador Nelin White Priorat DOQ, Catalunya, Spain 2022
Balanced, impressive, age-worthy white with a parade of delicious fruit and enchanting aromatics. This is a serious white. Creamy, complex, harmonious. $75-85 Continue reading “Clos Mogador Nelin White Priorat DOQ, Catalunya, Spain 2022”
J. Lohr P&G Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Arroyo Seco, Monterey 2023
Limited-release, high-quality Pinot Blanc with an intriguing harvest strategy. First pass harvests greener, more acidic fruits to achieve an Alsatian element. Second pass is for riper grapes for softer, melon elements. The two are blended and spend six months sur lie in both concrete and large, neutral oak vessels. No malolactic conversion. Sold through the winery. $35 Continue reading “J. Lohr P&G Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Arroyo Seco, Monterey 2023”
Symington Family Estates Quinta da Fonte Souto Syrah 2021
Refined, elegant 100% Syrah from a high-elevation vineyard (for Portugal). This is their flagship Syrah effort in their limited Varietal Series. Symington’s Quinta da Fonte Souto bottlings already are noteworthy in white wine; this is a solid element of their emerging red wine program. $45-50 Continue reading “Symington Family Estates Quinta da Fonte Souto Syrah 2021”
Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Centre Taransaud French Oak, Connoisseurs’ Series 2019
Impressive, higher-end Napa cab that is sensationally smooth that delivers plush, hedonistic delights. All you demand from wine in this price neighborhood. $250 Continue reading “Del Dotto Vineyards St. Helena Mountain Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Centre Taransaud French Oak, Connoisseurs’ Series 2019”