by Traveling Golfer Staff | Aug 29, 2018
From the original birthplace of sparkling wine in France – circa 1544. An intriguing pale color, not White, and not Rose. Fresh and delicate nonetheless a blend of predominately Chardonnay with a hint of Pinot Noir. This mixed bag of fruit, berries oranges and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Aug 29, 2018
It’s not that I have not been drinking wine lately it was just time for a change of pace……Let’s start it up as one should start any day, breakfast bubbles! ANTECH – Limoux – EMOTION – $19.95, France From the original birthplace of sparkling wine in France –...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
The unoaked version from Flat Rock’s Chardonnay program features fresh and enchanting aromas of apple, citrus and minerality. There is a subtle creamy note on the palate from lees aging, but the core is all about fresh orchard fruits and bright minerality with a...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jul 17, 2018
Malivoire can be counted on to deliver a range of expressive Gamays, with the entry-level label always representing great value. The core of juicy red fruit always impresses. This one’s going fast at the LBCO. —Chris Waters, editor/co-founder of Vines Magazine...
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...
