Category: wine mini-reviews

2016 Quinta do Crasto Vinhas Velhas – Old Vines Reserva (Douro): A spicy, sultry delight that is totally comfortable showing off its wild side. $42 A- 2018 Carmim ‘Monsaraz’ Reserva (Alentejo): Big & deep, but also tart & focused; dusty tannin lovers, rejoice! $30 A- 2020 Domaine Bousquet Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé (Tupungato): Heft and…

NV Cave de Die Jaillance Cuvee Imperiale Tradition (Clairette de Die): A spirited game of tropical fruits, blossoms, and sweet citrus kisses. $17 B NV Marsuret San Boldo Brut (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore): Refreshing, delicious, and cutting to the chase with irresistible fruitiness. $18 B 2018 Sensi ‘VegantE’ Biologico (Chianti Superiore): Bright enough to liven up…

2013 Keush Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (Vayots Dzor): Buttery biscuit rich; crispy apple fresh. $31 A- 2019 Franz Gojer Glogglhof ‘Kerner Karneid’ (Alto Adige): So flinty and delightful that you’ll drink enough to *really* not be able to pronounce it. $30 A- 2016 Perinet ‘1194’ (Priorat): Exactly the kind of red that we want…

NV Juve Y Camps Rose Brut Pinot Noir (Cava): Dark AF for bubbly rose! Tart red cherry action for daaaaayyyzzzzzz. $19 B+ 2020 CVNE ‘Monopole’ Blanco Seco (Rioja): There’s basically nothing about this that isn’t perfect for the Summer. $15 B+ NV Pizzolato Organic Prosecco Spumante Brut (Veneto): Fruity and fun, with emphasis on both…