South of France and South Africa are the two features of this release. As usual, there are some rose wines (7), but with the exception of one from Rioja, offer little excitement. The South African offerings in both white and red taste fine, but fail to adequately represent this country’s […]
This release featuring Spain and cool-climate chardonnays contains more than 110 wines.Spanish wines represent excellent value, especially the reds, for a variety of reasons. This release proves it once again. Two sherries (one fino, and one solera) taste taste fine. Inocente would be a fine accompaniment for tuna and deeply […]
Vintages releases are theme-based. Every release has a theme that varies from Bordeaux to Burgundy to Tuscany to Australia, to California, British Columbia and Ontario. Spain and Portugal are occasionally featured. Special days are celebrated such as Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and even Robert Burn’s death. The March […]
Vintages Release Recommendations This release is the biggest in memory. Vintages management knows that some wine lovers like to stock up their cellars before Christmas, and this release was planned to cater to those. The price point of wines ranges from $ 16.00 to well over $ 250.00. There are […]
The theme of these release is Spain and sauvignon blanc from several regions. By Vintages standards, it is a small release with 92 wines at prices that are somewhat lower than usual. Spanish red wines represent excellent value, and this release proves it. I have previously stated the reasons for […]
Vintages Release Recommendations The theme of this release is the wines of southern France, mainly Rhone Valley, Cahors, Languedoc, and Gaillac. A large number of rose wines from Ontario, Spain, France, and italy are included in this release. Some are most enjoyable, others are too “thin” to quality as rose, […]
This release juxtaposes Old World and new World wines. The management of Vintages decided to provide an opportunity for consumers to taste and compare deliciously different versions of the same grape or blend from both parts of the world. Old World refers to Europe, and new World, everywhere else i.e […]
This 100 plus release features several Napa valley and Brunello Di Montalcino wines Most of the Napa wines are from well-known and reliable wineries. Brunello di Montalcino wines are all from the 2010 vintage touted to be very good. Other wines in the release range from fine to very fine […]
