by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jan 13, 2020
What the Experts say: An ultra-ripe blackberry nose with grilled nuts and mocha. The palate has muscular tannins and a long blackberry core that holds impressively. Score – 92. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, July 24, 2017) What do I think: I don’t know...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jan 13, 2020
What the Experts say: Columbia Crest has risen from strength to strength since emerging in 1983, and Vintages customers have fallen in love with this focused and appealing Cab. Smooth, generous and fruity with chocolate and coffee notes. Try with...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Jan 13, 2020
What the Experts say: Deep purple ruby colour; rich, ripe, plummy cherry aromas and flavours with hints of chocolate, spice and earth; full- bodied with a firm, long finish. What do I think: I repeat… If I only had one wine to drink for the rest of my life…it would...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 12, 2019
What the Experts say: Aged in used bourbon barrels, this rich California red has notes of cassis, black cherry, vanilla and oak. It makes a great gift for the barbecue-and-bourbon fan. What do I think: Bourbon and Cab Sav – two of my favourites. Can’t go wrong with...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 10, 2019
What the Experts say: From one of California’s earliest wineries, this is made with fruit grown in the California Delta, where vines thrive with warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Dry, light-bodied and fresh, with flavours of lemon zest, pear, and apricot. The finish...