New Release Wine Reviews

Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of pickled peppers and olives, dried berries and dates, chive blossoms, and roasted nuts with an vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an intricate, long finish with notes of cassis preserves, pumpernickel raisin toast, and spiced sultanas with chewy, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. A sumptuous, elegant, yet powerful and deeply flavorful cabernet that is singing right now.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of dried berries and prickly pears with caramel, leather bound book, cornichon, and cactus blossoms with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a complex, long finish displaying notes of black raspberry with cocoa, slate, and roasted beets and parsnips with light oak flavor. A complex and seductive Rioja that reveals the depth of its charm after patient aeration.

Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of blistered tomatoes, olives, saffron, and beets with a soft, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a medium-length finish with medium tannins and light oak flavor. An earthy Ribera del Duero with an assertive, complex character.

Emerald straw color. Aromas of ripe pears and apricots, slate, dried white florals, and almond cookie with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a complex, long candied pineapple, toasted coconut, barley tea, and lemon-ginger finish with moderate oak flavor. Balance and nuance star in this pure, silky Chablis that is ready to drink or cellar.

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate silk pie, seared cedar, and figs and dried berries with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an interesting, breezy finish imparting shades of caramelized smoked nuts, dried choke cherry, dried orange with baking chocolate, and hint of pepper with moderate oak flavor. A big and brawny cabernet with deep flavors; give this some time.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of red candy and violet dust with a soft, dry medium body and a breezy sun dried tomato, pomegranate pip, and leather belt finish with dusty tannins. A delicious Tuscan red with lots of appeal; drink tonight!

Brick red color. Aromas of cacao nibs, violet petals, and cured meat with an bone-dry medium-to-full body and an intriguing, medium-length stewed cranberry, baking spice, and capocollo finish with fine tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. An inviting Brunello that nails the style.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of huckleberry pie, chocolate and vanilla wafers, and beet with an bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an appealing, medium-length finish with touches of pencil shavings and blackberries with well-integrated, dusty tannins and no oak flavor. A bright and pure, gamay-led French red that is a pleasure to drink with or without food.

Dusty garnet color. Aroma of violets with a soft, dry medium-full body and a brisk blueberry preserve, forest floor, and dark chocolate mousse finish with fruit tannins and light oak flavor. A hypnotizingly aromatic Petite Sirah.

Gold color. Roasted aromas and flavors of caramelized coconut and white chocolate espresso beans with a satiny, soft, fruity medium body and a seamless, medium-length finish with impressions of apple bread pudding with cream and poached pear with soft tannins and no oak flavor. A round and silky chardonnay that effortlessly glides across the palate.

Dusty garnet color. Aromas of smoked plum, rustic cherry pie, and fennel seed with a slightly chewy, crisp, fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length dark chocolate cookie finish with chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A chewy, concentrated pinot noir that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas of lemon spritzed apples, ripe melons, fondant, orange blossom, and chamomile tea with a round, crisp, effervescent, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, refreshing, medium-long marcona almond and ginger finish with no oak flavor. A balanced, delicate Prosecco with whispers of sweet fruit and fine herbal tea.

Ruby black color. Aromas of boysenberry preserves, fruit leather, and graphite with a bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a complex, long blackberry jam, cocoa powder, leather jacket, and mesquite finish with well-integrated, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A rich and layered zin with pleasure from start to finish.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of white strawberry, cranberry chutney, and stewed plums with a vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a breezy cranberry skin, raspberry thicket, and granite finish. A dense but juicy Barbera that doesn’t skimp on fruit.

Straw green color. Fruity aromas of bosc pear, sweet cream butter, and sea shell with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length apricots, cherry stone, dried orange wheels, and toast points finish with light oak flavor. A pure Chablis that offers a great introduction to the region; try cellaring.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of red cassis, cocoa butter, and graham cracker with a velvety, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, amusing, medium-length cherry cola, foraged mushrooms, blueberry pastry, and carob finish with moderate oak flavor. A dark and brooding Pinot Noir with an oak-driven style.

Emerald straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of raw walnut, apple compote, and pastry dough with a satiny, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, relaxed finish with accents of minerals and creme fraiche on peaches with light oak flavor. A restrained French Chardonnay for anytime enjoyment.

Golden yellow color. Tropical, toasty aromas and flavors of caramelized coconut, mango-kiwi relish, and apple-papaya jam with a supple, racy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, easy finish that presents nuances of green pineapple, lemon, and bark with crunchy, dusty, coating, fruit tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A racy, oaky chardonnay for fume blanc fans.

Dusty garnet color. Fruity aromas of raspberry jam, spiced plums, raisin bran, Harvard beets, and incense with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, captivating, medium-long dark chocolate and raspberry syrup drizzled caramels finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A juicy, rich pinot noir with poignant fruit and style.

Straw green color. Toasty aromas and flavors of fresh caramel apple and praline custard with a silky, bright, fruity medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length finish displaying notes of roasted nuts with light oak flavor. A nice and tidy, well-balanced chardonnay that will compliment a meal nicely.

Brick red color. Aromas of spray roses, tomato vine, cedar, and ripe cherry with a vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a delightful, medium-long finish with earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A nice intro Nebbiolo for weeknight Italian fare.

Ruby garnet color. Aromas of fallen violet and cranberry compote with a soft, dry light-to-medium body and a brisk winter strawberry, hard red candy, and licorice finish. A quaffable Pinot Noir for that will keep things light and easy.