Domaine les Evigneaux 2015 Rasteau
The Algeria ConnectionAlgeria was once a part of the French Empire, and a lot of wine was grown there. When the country declared its independence, most of the winemakers headed to …
2015
Latoque 2015 Reserve, Languedoc Roussillon
Does this wine exist? If it weren’t for the fact that I found a bottle at a wine shop, I would have to say “no.”A Wine MysteryI read about the wine …
Herdade de Peso 2015 “Trinca Bolotas” Tinto
Sogrape is Portugal’s Gallo Wines. It’s the biggest winemaker in the country, and it’s not above throwing a critter on the label. This is the company behind Mateus for effing chrissake.I really …
Cave de Rasteau Ortas 2015 “Tradition” Rasteau
Rasteau is a lovely village northeast of Chateauneuf du Pape and produces wine with similar finesse. Like most Southern Rhone reds, this bottling is mostly Grenache, with a bit of Syrah, …
Dominio de Aranleon 2015 El Arbol de Aranleon, Utiel-Requena
A classic style of Tempranillo from the Utiel-Requena region. Savory to the point of leather and game, this wine sports aroma of lavender and blood orange. Light bodied with a bright …
d’Arenberg 2015 The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale
There is a long history of French influence on Aussie winemakers. This blend of Viognier and Marsanne is a paean to the classic white wines of the Rhone Valley. The name …
Domaine des Ruettes 2015 Saumur Champigny
This is what I want from a Saumur Champigny (A Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley in France): high toned fresh red, delicate tannins, light body, and it’s inexpensive. This is a …
Bodega Valdehermoso 2015 “Lagar del Rey” Rueda
Until 2011, Bodega Valdehermoso was just that: just a house. They grew grapes on their 120 acres and sold off the harvest. Their juice ended up in the region’s top wines, including Bodega …