Donhoff 2006 Riesling Oberhauser Leisten Kabinett, Nahe
From one of the best producers in the sadly overshadowed Nahe (one cannot live on Mosel alone, after all) comes this fabulously affordable 06. This one is all about intimation: It …
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Muelenhof 2007 Riesling Kabinett Erdener Treppchen
When the weather turns cooler, a gently chilled Kabinett Riesling like this one is more than perfect: It’s restorative. Great fruit, zippy acid, and a flavor profile bridge the gap between …
Crios de Susana Balbo 2006 Rose of Malbec
Sign me up as the first member of the Susana Balbo fan club. Her wines are so well-made, so affordable, so fun that whenever I see them in the wine shop, …
Bodega Numanthia 2005 “Termes” Toro
Sure, the mortgage-necessitating Termanthia may get all the fame. Its fans (and we count ourselves among them) absolutely adore the Numanthia bottling, but for the price, you’ll have a hard time …
Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Port
You might think of Port as a cold-weather treat, but it’s really appropriate throughout the year. The trick right now is to put the slightest hint of a chill on it. …
Lail Vineyards 2005 “Blueprint” Red
Lail’s J. Daniel Cuvée is one of the legends of California. The only problem is that it’ll set you back a beautiful penny. This is what makes the “Blueprint” proprietary blend …
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 …
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 …