2016 Sterling Blanc de Blancs

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Scents are a combination of flowers and fruit, evoking fresh, breezy fields. On the palate, some apricot emerges. In this young wine, sparkling’s traditional toast and yeast take a backseat to the other flavors and aromas. There’s even a hint of sweet fruit in the finish. And the bottle design

J Brut Rose

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
NV J Brut Rosé Strong leather aroma with elements ranging from butter to cedar and ginger. A textured wine in the mouth, evoking peach juice and yellow raspberries: tart yet fruity. Faint minerality in a lemon-lime finish, lengthy yet lively. WHO: J Vineyards & Winery WHAT: 61% pinot noir, 35%

Eighty Four Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is huge, filled with dried blueberries and herbs. The palate is even bigger, with fresh and dried black cherries, blueberries, espresso, unsweetened chocolate, and cloves. Tannins are powerful and smooth, mouth feel big and meaty. Drink with well-marbled ribeye to tame the big tannins and let the fruit

Amarone for Newbies: Intro to One of Italy’s Great Wines

Elisabetta Tosi
Features
5 min read
If you ask an experienced winelover, “What are the greatest Italian red wines?” It’s likely their reply would be, “Barolo, Brunello and Amarone!” But how many people can say they have sampled Amarone? Barolo is the celebrated Piedmontese wine made with Nebbiolo grapes. Brunello is made with Tuscan sangiovese grapes.

Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Blackberry, plum, and graphite roil up on the nose. Tart, barely ripe plum and fresh blackberry lead on the palate. Graphite, cranberry, and tar join on the mid-palate. Tannins are angular, the fruit flavors a little disjointed. Drink with a steak sandwich. Recommended. 86 points. DBH WHO: Bridlewood Estate Winery

CK Mondavi Family wines

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Recently I’ve been tasting through the new range of CK Mondavi and Family wines. Inspired by the 2016 Chardonnay – and by the excellent line pricing of these wines – I asked to see more of them. First of all, I have to mention that I tasted these wines with

Ben Marco Expresivo Red Blend

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and violets waft up from the glass. Blueberry and boysenberry explode on the palate, violets, licorice, and unsweetened chocolate follow. Violets linger forever. Drink with mojo-marinated skirt steak. Highly Recommended. 94 points. DBH WHO: Ben Marco WHAT: Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon WHEN: 2013 DESIGNATION: Expresivo