by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Distinctive and eye-opening blueberry, plum, fresh coffee bean and roasted red pepper with light leather and herbs lead to a very savoury mid-palate of cherry, plum, red pepper in this full-bodied Carmenère. A bit stemmy on the finish, but overall a memorable...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Sourced from more than 100 vineyards across Malborough, there’s a tropical melange of passionfruit, gooseberry and sizzling pineapple and a palette-cleansing citrus, but a little time spent sitting on light less has imbued this Sauv Blanc with a degree of texture....
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
You don’t often see quality Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon for such a low price. Made in an enjoyably ripe and rewarding style, this is surprisingly concentrated, with an attractive supple texture. —Chris Waters, editor/co-founder of Vines Magazine...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
This is not your classic New Zealand-style sauvignon blanc—it’s better. Yes, yes—there are the usual pronounced aromas of passion fruit, citrus, green pepper and green apple. But there’s also a smooth, creamy mid-palate and medium acidity that lends it an appealing...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Argento’s entry-level Cab almost made this list too (36 Under 18, 2018), but it’s worth paying a few dollars more for this approachable Reserva that has been evolving with age. Deep purple, with cassis, smoke and plums on the nose, and a palate of mixed berries and...
