Wine Legend: Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Who doesn’t like a good Spanish wine? If you fall in the Spanish wine lover category, then you are probably or should be familiar with Torres Winery. A legacy built through the efforts of five generations. Familia Torres founded its winery in Vilafranca del Penedès in 1870, 150 years ago, but its roots in the…

Gran Mascota the perfect match with the BBQ season

Argentina is a wine country that can be discovered and enjoyed from north to south, here winemakers produce bottles that compete with the world’s best (and cost a fraction of the price), plus a wealth of everyday wines that offer remarkable value. They’ve been growing grapes here since the 16th century, but prior to the…

Alois Lageder and their love for the Trentino-Alto Adige

Alto Adige is a prime source for excellent white wines from both native and international grapes. Because this region was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1917, we will find many Germanic grape varieties here, such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Alto Adige’s Sauvignons and Pinot Grigios can be world-class, but its Chardonnays, as elsewhere in Italy, are generally…

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley

Deep ruby in color with aromas of dark, ripe fruit, plum, cassis, and fig with complex hints of porcini and smoked meats. Over time, dark chocolate, bergamot, with underlying hints of bay, dried herb, and peppercorn emerge on the nose. Rich, full-bodied with generous Cabernet structure, yet a very supple mouthfeel. Brambly with berry, peppercorn,…