YOU SAMPLED a Medium red from

Château du Donjon Merlot

The more voluptuous side of Merlot, aged in oak. Big, bold fruit and almost no tannins! The super juicy fruit flavors scream finger-staining violet colors: blackberries, blueberries and currants. Time in wood adds a baking spice note to the fruit onslaught, intermingling into an almost “sweet berry pie wine,” without the sugar sweetness.

 

PERFECT WITH

Terrine à Pied de Cochon, Chicken liver mousse, BBQ ribs, Asado

YOU SAMPLED a Bold red from

Giovanni Abrigo Barolo Ravera 2015

A warm year that produced an ephemeral nose of strawberry, cherry and sweet liquorice scents. In time, flavors of raspberry compote, clove, tobacco and notes of deeply scented flowers come through.

 

PERFECT WITH

Parmigiano reggiano, Szechuan beef, ribeye steak, truffled cheeses

YOU SAMPLED a Medium red from

Mazziotti Merlot

Young vines that yield an intense ruby red colored wine. Soft and supple, elegant and balanced with pronounced scents of raspberry jam, vanilla and violets. On the palate the wine is soft with just a little tannic grip and loads of pleasant berry fruit, most noticeably strawberry and raspberry.

 

PERFECT WITH

Instant Pot curry, spaghetti and red sauce, McDoubles + fries

YOU SAMPLED a Bold red from

Château du Donjon L’Autre

Garnet color with violet hues. Blackberry, liquorice, and vanilla on the nose. Full bodied, great expression and a long, aromatic finish of dark fruit.

 

PERFECT WITH

lamb with fig, local produce in butter, grilled meats

YOU SAMPLED a Bold red from

Ontinar Merlot

Brick red with tons of density and a big, creamed berry bouquet with peony and baby's breath scents mingling in there. Toasted coconut, a little leather grip and vanilla starts the long, intense finish of the wine. It's dry, but still so delightfully fruity and that toasted coconut notes follows through and adds complexity and nuance. Oh, and it's organic!

 

PERFECT WITH

Port Salut grilled cheese, tomato soup, Cioppino

YOU SAMPLED a Bold white from

d’Escausses Vigne Galante

A sweet white that’s not cloying or dessert level. The nose is fluffy and white with marzipan and lemon laced chiffon. Dense aromas of white flowers give way to exotic fruits on the palate with a distinct honeyed note. Crisp, smooth and quite airy for a “sweet” wine!

 

PERFECT WITH

Scallop carpaccio, chicken curry, spicy Thai salads with loads of basil

YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from

Est! Est!! Est!! Di Montefiascone

Intense and persistent with dried fruits, almonds, hazelnuts, acacia and lilies of the valley. More dried apricot and almond on the palate with a weight that's balanced by just enough fresh acidity.

 

PERFECT WITH

Almond croissant, Pho ga, green bean salad, hummus and carrots

YOU SAMPLED a Medium white from

Il Sognatore Cortese

Exotic and aromatic of jasmine, white peach, stone fruits, and a touch of mint. In the mouth, the wine is bright with lemon-lime acidity and a palate refreshing finish.

 

PERFECT WITH

Antipasto, salads, seafood dishes, gas station snacks

YOU SAMPLED an Al Fresco white from

Estola Verdejo

A tropical fruit basket of pineapple, ripe melon and a touch of banana. All these flavors translate to the palate but remain as refreshing as a fruity, dry white tea.

 

PERFECT WITH

fish, crab, oysters, sushi