Tablas Creek 2007 Cotes de Tablas Blanc
And speaking of great white Rhones, check out this one from what many consider to be the first family of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Perrins of famous Chateau de Beaucastel. This Paso Robles …
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Benedicte De Rycke 2004 Jasnieres, France
Sometimes, you have to go for the wine equivalent of a guitar solo. This wine waft hits your nose like a fistful of irises and warm earth. On the tongue, a …
Manga del Brujo 2007 Red, Cataluyd
Mostly old vine Grenache, this is loaded with rich fruit, cream, and a hint of iron and soy. Aromas of smoke and lavender seal the deal on this rich but complicated …
Kris 2006 Merlot, Alto Adige
Dark and smokey fruit in a lighter style red. One of the most balanced wines in this price range I have tasted recently.
Framingham 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
If 7-up grew up to become a glass of fine wine, this would be it. Fun and flashy with its lemon-lime zest and angular quince and granite notes.
Vionta 2008 Albariño
A good example of this Spanish varietal. Tree fruit with a hint of almonds follow a distinct aroma of Thai basil and ends with a finish that turns up the minerality
Norrel Robertson 2007 Manga del Brujo, Calatayud
A soft and yielding style with some benchmarks of the Spanish school of winemaking puts 90 points in the Wine Advocate over all other concerns. Savory and mineral notes in the …
Cims de Porrera 2005 “Solanes” Priorat
Priorat is Priorat is Priorat, and this is PRIORAT. Earthen clay aromas peppered with iron and black fruits. On the palate, there is good depth and tannic grip. Flavors of black …
Nita 2007 Priorat
I actually find the price of this wine both insulting and incredibly exciting—sort of like when I met Chevy Chase. Someone at the PLCB must share my love of Priorat and …
Cono Sur 2007 “20 Barrels” Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley
The best value in Pinot Noir I have seen. This offers classic loam and floral notes in a very bright and friendly format. Dense and round, it still manages to remain …
Martinborough Vineyards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
Classy and varietally correct, this offers a hint of honey on an otherwise austere structure, with notes of white pepper and scallion adding complexity to this bottle’s grapefruit and brine qualities.
Louis Latour 2007 “Duet” White, Languedoc
I do have a bit of a man-crush on Mr. Latour, ever since he visited the Wine School (yeah, you missed that because you didn’t sign up for our wine club …
Coufran 2003 Haut Medoc
One of the best values right now. Ripe and rich black fruits on the palate finish into eucalyptus and vanilla bean. On the nose, hibiscus flowers.
Wildberry 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Australia
Classic nose of black olive and cedar, a surprisingly complexstructure considering the price, but some very straightforward andeasy fruit.
R.L. Buller NV Fine Tawny
Sometimes, a 375-milliliter bottle is all you really want. And sometimes, the sweet scent of caramel and coffee are all you really need for dessert, chocolate cake be damned.
Domaine de Couroulu 2003 Vacqueyras Vielles Vignes
The 03’s from the Southern Rhone have always been a favorite of ours, and this one is an excellent example of how affordable even standouts are. Your CdP’s may not all …
