CW's Wine of the Week 7/22/24 - 7/28/24
The 2021 Evodia comes from a cold year with snow, frost and some extreme temperatures (-18 degrees Celsius!) but an average rest of the season, some hail in July(!) and quite a lot of rain in early October, so not a year without... Read More
— Below is our full list of Wines of the Week for 2024 —
With the dog days of summer now upon us, lighter and more refreshing wines become the choice. Grüners, as a grape variety, resemble Sauvignon Blancs without the herbal component and finish with a much lighter and rounder... Read More
Made from a roughly equal blend of organically farmed Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, this wine has the easy grace, luminous flavors, and natural, unpretentious charm that is the very essence of well-made organically produced... Read More
“As part of Bodegas Angosto’s project to revitalize lost native varietals, this red blend features the obscure Arcos de Miguel and Forcallat grapes. Teuladí is a delicate wine, with bright and light tannins,... Read More
Owner/winemaker Tom Puyaubert was born and raised near Bordeaux and worked at a winery in Virginia before working at a winery in Rioja and moving there after falling in love with this beautiful region in northern Spain. He started... Read More
Very beautiful pale golden color, clear and bright. The nose is very expressive and evokes citrus (grapefruit), white fruits (pear) and exotic (lychee and pineapple) with floral notes of boxwood, juniper, and laurel. Well balanced... Read More
This zesty Bordeaux blanc favors the richer and more savory Sémillon, using it for more than 60% of the blend, with Sauvignon Blanc (25%), Sauvignon Gris (13%) and Muscadelle (2%) making up the rest. This fresh, floral,... Read More
Situated on the right bank of the Garonne River, just south of Bordeaux, Château Nicot produces a fresh and well-balanced white from a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle. It has tangy citrus... Read More
Great balance and complexity on the palate. Firm tannins matched with lingering fruit give this wine exceptional charm.
Always one of the best values of the Haut-Médoc, Château Sénéjac has outdone itself in 2018, earning impressive scores of 91-93 points from Vinous and 90-92 from Wine Advocate. Made from a robust blend... Read More
This lovely Viognier from southern France is a personal favorite of mine. It boasts a silky texture, with aromas and flavors of vibrant tangerine and white peach. No oak. Pair this terrific value with rich and creamy poultry dishes... Read More
On the nose and on the palate, there is a beautiful aromatic complexity mixing scents of red fruits, tobacco, prunes.
Tasted twice, two months apart, with consistent notes, the 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged in demi-muids and concrete tanks, respectively. There's a hint of peppermint,... Read More
A classic Burgundy style Pinot Noir with bright red fruit notes of fresh cherry and strawberries. It is bright and smooth in the mouth with nice freshness and layers of flavor delivering excellent length on the palate.... Read More
This intense and concentrated white wine presents delightful citrus and grapefruit aromas, complemented by exotic tropical fruits and a hint of freshly ground white pepper. It's a medium-bodied, dry wine with a firm mineral... Read More
Les Darons is an accessible wine with loads of character. Packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, this Languedoc red has plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality.
“Medium-bodied with easy tannins that support a deep core of ripe fruit and complementary spices and herbs. Try it as your everyday go-to!” - Johnny Lopez La Cheeserie Pairing: Iberico This Manchego lookalike is made... Read More
This Spanish red boasts lovely primary fruit notes of elderberries and blackberries, presenting a medium-bodied, fruity, and straightforward profile.
2021 is a cooler and fresher year than 2020, even though both were very good. The 2021 Juan Gil (silver label) feels more harmonious, complex and deep than the 2020, as I noticed in most wines when I tasted both years; it's... Read More
With a devotion to elegance, terroir, and varietal expression, Lyric brings the unique flavors and textures of Monterey County to life. Aged with 25% new French oak, Lyric shows beautiful notes of fresh, strawberry and raspberry... Read More
Crisp, bright, and vivacious! The Chenin aromatics bring citrus characters of lime, orange blossom, honey suckle, ginger, and melon. The viognier aromatics tend to be a little heavier on stone fruit of nectarine and peach with... Read More
Pale yellow, express scents of white flowers, almonds and toast. In the mouth has great minerality bring out the character of our soil, then finish with flavors of honey.
Dried violets give way to lavender, dusty blackberry and sage as the 2020 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva blossoms in the glass. It’s silky in texture yet cool-toned and crisp with ripe wild berries that cascade across a core... Read More
Hints of crushed pine and cracked pink peppercorn offer a fragrant overtone for the notes of yellow melon, guava, lime blossom and fleur de sel on display in this sleek, minerally white. Drink now through 2029.
Elegant and bold the wine is balanced with firm yet elegant tannins. Juicy strawberry and wild berry flavors mingle in the palate with dark chocolate and hints of lavender. The finish is long and focus with lingering notes of... Read More