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Wines
of the Week: Out of the Ordinary Best Buys
Are
you one of the many wine drinker who buys the same things over
and over again. There's a comfort in purchasing familiar items,
like Cabernet and Chardonnay. But, it's lots of fun to explore,
try new bottles, and expand your palate. Hence, this weeks wines
- they are all a bit unusually and all worth a try. Cheers!
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Tahbilk
2017 Marsanne
Winery:
Tahbilk
Grape(s): Marsanne
Region: Australia
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A lively nose is filled with notes of citrus, white blossoms,
and crushed limestone. Lots of peach, lemon, and green
apple come forth on the palate, alongside undertones of
white flowers and minerals. Quite crisp, with a racy acidity,
shrimp cocktail would make for a fine companion.
Rating: 90 |
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Garzon
2017 "Reserve" Albariño
Winery:
Garzon
Grape(s): Albariño
Region: Uruguay
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of peaches, Meyer lemons, and limestone rises
up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of peach,
apricot, and lemon, alongside nuances cured meat and minerals.
Fairly crisp, with a good body and intriguing layers,
it will match brilliantly with a light seafood pasta.
Rating: 90 |
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Kepe
2017 Tempranillo & Bobal
Winery:
Kepe
Grape(s): 60%
Tempranillo & 40% Bobal
Region: Spain
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Nice fruit on the nose with cherries, plums, and blackberries
coming together around accents of floral earth and spice.
Ripe dark fruit is complicated by suggestions of white
pepper, herbs, and rose petal on the palate. Polished
tannins and a balanced acidity make this a wine to open
with grilled saucages.
Rating: 88 |
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Weingut
Weinreich 2013 Bechtheimer Schwarzriesling
Winery:
Weingut
Weinreich
Grape(s): Pinot
Meunier
Region: Germany
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of cherries, strawberries, graphite, and vanilla
greets the senses. The cherry and strawberry return on
the palate, accented by expressions of vanilla and spice.
Fairly bright, with a fresh acidity, if you're looking
for something different to try, this is a solid bottle.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
Photo
by Manav Gupta on Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND
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Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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