Dr. L Sparkling Riesling is 100% pure Riesling — the crisp, fruity grape that has made German wine famous for centuries. We make it using the Charmat method, where the second fermentation is done in a pressurized tank to keep the bubbles in the wine.
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Fermented in jacketed stainless for a vibrant, lively style. A hot growing season produced a wine with pronounced fruit but balanced by the natural acidity of this varietal. It’s pungent and penetrating, with lime and citrus fruit (from organically-grown grapes) at the core. Drink lightly chilled, now through 2021
Huge and seriously silky all at once. As big as the Cabs Macario’s famous for making, with rich velvety fruit that you expect from a Tempranillo. This wine is all about balance and elegance. It’s hefty enough to stand up to flashy Napa Cabs but elegant enough to be enjoyed with casual wine drinkers.
This white wine made from “albariño” grapes carefully grown in the vineyards of the región “Val do Salnés” (Salnes Valley) in Galicia. A delicate wine with aromas of white flowers, hints of peaches and apricots lead to a fresh, fruity palate
THIS UNDERSTATED AND EASY-DRINKING RED WINE CAPTURES YOUR ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY WITH AROMAS OF SWEET RED BERRIES AND LICORICE. ON THE PALATE, GENTLE TANNINS LET THE DELICATE FRUIT FLAVORS SHINE THROUGH. 2017 JAMES & BELL ZINFANDEL IS WONDERFUL WITH FLAVORFUL MEATS, ESPECIALLY GRILLED AND BARBECUED DISHES, SO KEEP THIS WINE ON HAND FOR THE NEXT TIME […]
Beaujolais, Burgundy, France- Le Nouveau est arrivée! Bursting with fresh berry notes, this delicious quaffer is fresh, easy-drinking and designed for fun. Perfect for your holiday parties and dinners, it will pair well with appetizers and poultry dishes
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE – THIS CRISP, FRUIT-FORWARD, JUICY WINE HAS EXPRESSIVE AROMAS AND FLAVORS OF RIPE RED BERRIES, WITH NICE WEIGHT IN THE MOUTH. PAIRING WITH GRILLED WHITE MEAT
SICILY’S PREMIER GRAPE NERO D’AVOLA IS LIKE CABERNET SAUVIGNON TO CALIFORNIA–THE TWO GO HAND IN HAND. NERO D’AVOLA’S BOLD FLAVORS CONTRAST THE NON-VINTAGE WINE’S LIGHT RED PROFILE. VILLA AMOROSO’S VIBRANT VERSION OFFERS FLAVORS OF BLACKBERRY, PLUM, SWEET SPICE, AND SMOKE, WITH A SULTRY FINISH. THIS IS A WINE FOR FOOD LOVERS, ESPECIALLY BEEF DISHES LIKE […]
This silky Argentinian red is made from handpicked grapes, grown at the foot of the Andes in San Rafael, Mendoza. 2017 Bianchi Malbec is an oak-aged wine with plum and black cherry aromatics, and a note of smoke that persists on the mouth, ending in a round and harmonious finish.
This Côtes de Provence Rosé from Bernard Magrez pleases with a light, succulent nose and fresh palate. Expressing the elegant and fine terroir, this blend of Mediterranean Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes is most refreshing when served chilled.
This wine is pale straw in color with some green highlights. The bouquet shows lifted aromas of pineapple, mango, and lime zest. On the palate, zesty citrus and melon are complemented by racy minerality and balanced acidity
La Petite Tour winery is a highlight of California’s wine scene, and this white blend, which was originally only made in small lots, has remained a favorite. La Petite Tour Classic White is a delicately aromatic, medium-bodied wine with flavors of ripe pear and surprisingly bright citrus notes. It’s a versatile food wine that pairs […]
Sicily, Italy – This wine shows a very intense bouquet of fruits such as cherries, plums, and blackberry. On the palate this special blend is powerful, yet approachable, giving you a great depth and fruity flavor. Pairs well with burgers, barbecue, or pasta.
What is this White blend of Trainer and Riesling: Rosemount Traminer Riesling has a spicy, tropical fruit aroma reminiscent of lychees and an exotic scent, with a generous, soft palate. The Riesling component adds elegance to the finish, with lifted, floral flavors and a fine acidity which balances the wine to perfection.
This next wine selected at our fine dinning restaurant (specialty restaurants) on the Royal Caribbean cruise line, was a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. When all else fails (price as well) You go with the old reliable. This time I had a dijon and white wine sauce on a delicious cod over veggies. A very […]
These next two wines were selected at two fine dinning restaurants (specialty restaurants) on a Royal Caribbean cruise. With Chops supplying us with a beautifully cooked and seasoned Filet mignon. I wanted a cross between a medium to heavy Cabernet and this one came through.
Made from grapes grown in South Africa’s rising Stellenbosch region, this innovative red blend combines two of the most world’s popular red grapes to create something new, and greater than the sum of its parts. 2015 Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot is a fresh red with aromas of red fruit and local South African flowers, and a […]
Named for a sun-like, fruit-bearing plant that grows in the southern Andes mountains. 2016 Nguilleu Sauvignon Blanc is grown in a cold weather climate in Chile, and steel-aged for a bright, tart, and ultimately refreshing feel. The aromas are perfumed with grapefruit, and the flavors offer succulent notes of lemon, gooseberry, and grass, with a mild […]
This Chardonnay is beautiful with bursting fresh citrus fruit flavors. A little herbaceousness (almost bell pepper like) underlies the palate and gives it the Chilean style. This fruit on this wine is very similar to taking a grape off the vine and tossing it into your mouth, which is the exact goal of the winery. […]
La Granja 360, means in Spanish “The Farm 360”. It is located in a traditional Tempranillo and Garnacha grape growing wine region in the North of Spain. Cherry red colour of red fruity aromas. Full of flavor and a velvet finish due to the 2 months of oak aging. A great match with grilled red meats, […]
Earthy mineral notes are brightened by whiffs of white blossom and grapefruit in this subtly sweet Gewürztraminer. Soft acidity and feather-light texture add to its delicate feel. Drink now through 2019
Grown on a mountainside vineyard overlooking South Africa’s beautiful False Bay, 2016 Vinum Reserve Syrah is made from hand-picked grapes. Pour a glass of this subtle and refined red and enjoy notes of ripe red fruit and spice, with a savory tone and grippy tannins that make it the right pairing for rich meat dishes
This is a medium-body white wine with a harmonious floral nose and tropical palate. The style is elegant with a complex structure and a long smooth finish. Pairs well with seafood or salad.
South of France Rose Wine. Fine Aromas of Pink grapefruit and white peach, with cool and tender mouth, feel and very well balanced. Ideal for aperitif, grilled meats, any kind of fish with sauce, or exotic food. Good with light pasta as well
This big red blend is a new way to drink California wines. Perfect for gearing up for a night on the town, or a night at home the Kinamon Fox 2016 Zinfandel-Petite Sirah is a balanced and fun red. This wine is fruit forward in taste with big notes of ripe, dark fruits that play […]
From French wine magnate Bernard Magrez, this fresh and floral, Viognier-based French white is pure, elegant, and impeccably balanced on the palate. Serve it chilled and relish succulent notes of tangerine, honey, and kiwi, and a deep mineral streak.
Spanish Tempranillo towers over other reds thanks to its big notes of cherry and red berries, and its versatility with food—this medium-bodied wine is great with crowd-pleasing meals like pizza, tacos, and pasta. As an unaged Joven wine, 2017 Torre De Rejas Joven Tempranillo has an exciting sense of newness, which shines through in its […]
I open this 2016 El Portal Syrah, a full-bodied California red that has a rich, dark purple color in the glass with big flavors of dark berries, and savory notes of pepper and olive. I’m trying as a chill out wine and possibly with grilling some steaks this afternoon which is the recommendation. A subscription […]
Bear Hug Winemaker Select Chardonnay, California, Wine Insiders, $26.00. This blend of styles produces a stylish and delicious Chardonnay, which has the classic flavors, but with a California twist. It tastes like: apple, ripe melon, nectarine, vanilla and toasty oak. It is best served cold, around 45-50 degrees fahrenheit. It pairs well with roast chicken, […]
Fresh and zesty Sauvignon Blanc. Balanced and full Loin De L’oeil. Sparks fly when these French icons meet in every bottle of 2016 Princesse Joyeuse Vin Blanc, a refreshing white wine with flavors of gooseberry and citrus. This wine hails from Southwest France, the Wine Enthusiast 2017 Wine Region of the Year,