by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
Just enough barrel aging and just enough acidity. Another perennial value, this fairly full-bodied Chardonnay—a golden yellow in the glass—is a mix of barrel-fermented and stainless steel tank fermented Chardonnay. It makes for a harmony of tropical citrus, vanilla,...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
A repeat from last year’s list. Winemaker Shiraz Mottiar has a special knack for knocking rosé out of the park, even at the winery’s iconic, entry-level Ladybug. The 2018 vintage—a more evenly weighted blend than last year, featuring 45% Cab Franc, 35% Gamay Noir and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
Dense, almost inky maroon/purple. On the nose, there’s a light dusting of pepper overtop a rich, plummy, mulberry/blackberry base. The pepper is mostly gone, though, by the time it reaches your lips, at which point an earthy dark fruit assumes the reins in this nicely...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
They make great rosé in Provence in their sleep, but rarely at this price. This soft-salmon-pink blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren is harvested at night to help lock in the luscious fruit of this rosé—one with wafts of raspberry, strawberry, rose petals and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | May 24, 2019
Plump and juicy, with a 14% alcohol that complements the arrangement. A little wet forest floor, plums and currants on the nose, leading to a more fleshy red berry palate in this soft Shiraz. I recommend a slight chill to pull away some of the chocolate sweetness. Not...
