by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
This deeply coloured Primitivo (Italy’s Zinfandel) is young and not that complex, but decanting still takes the raw edge off and lets the fruit and taste shine through. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, blackberry, strawberry, prune, spice and a little leather. Nice...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Earthy with black cherry, raspberry and a touch of smoky eucalyptus are the resulting characteristics of an abnormally cool, wet 2016 growing season in Central Chile. While this perennial value wine (it doesn’t hurt that it’s organically grown either) might be a...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
A complex Cabernet with layers of smoky forest floor moss, mint and subtle licorice hanging over blackcurrants and black cherries with a strong minerality at its base. Thickly textured, with smoky dark berries to taste. Tee it up with ribs or...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Malivoire makes 7,500 cases of this most popular rosé at Vintages and represents one-third of the total production at the winery. It’s a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 20% each of Pinot Noir and Gamay and shows a little darker in the glass than some of the other...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Winemaker Richie Roberts blends Gamay (80%) with Pinot Noir (20%) from fruit specifically grown for this popular pale pink rosé. It’s redolent in juicy red berries and subtle plum notes with a touch of earth and cassis on the nose. This rosé is refreshing on the...
