Monday, March 18, 2013

Europe to Down Under

Today we are going to Recommend some european wines and down under.

Cuvee Signee by Romain Parisis Chinon, 2009 (France)

loire red wine, chinion loire ripe and focused with delicious core of crushed cherry, plum and raspberry finish. Very soft and great with pork, lamb, or non-oily fish.

Retail: $14 Total Wine and Some Costcos
Wine Spectator: 91
Wine Enthusiast: 91
Robert Parker: 92


Chante Cigale Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes, 2009

Intense Rhone type wine, Syra grapes with a blow-me-over body, great with heavy grained steaks. Bright and flora at first, this quickly takes a Syra flavor of puckery jam and finishes with a feathery flora taste.

Retail: $14 Total Wine
Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Enthusiast: 92
Robert Parker: 93


Le Pont Bandol, 2009

Le Provence area fresh cherry earthy spice with plum overture, very silky and a favorite of the Provence area for a match for fish. Very light and refreshing summer wine.

Retail: $17 Total Wine
Wine Enthusiast: 92
Wine Spectator: 92
Robert Parker: 93


A to Z Pinot Noir, 2009

Oregon's top wine of the people. Totally affordable and a delight as this is David's favorite pinot for every day drinking. Very feathery with no bite. Elegant raspberry cassis boysenberry traits.

Retail: $14 Total Wine and Costco
Wine Enthusiast: 91
Wine Spectator: 91
Robert Parker: 92