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...
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...
