Mission Estate Hawke’s Bay was a truly delightful New Zealand Syrah. A lighter style, this wine is soft, round and more food friendly than most Syrahs. Well balanced and fruit forward with flavors of blackberry and spice. A great wine to enjoy with friends and conversation. At $13 retail it’s a deal. Beware of big restaurant mark-ups on this wine.
Maybe the best Chardonnay for under $10 we have found. Nicely balanced oak & butter make Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay a real winner. The price makes it a great go-to Chardonnay. I’ll pour this Chardonnay at my patio party any time.
Big and bold, few varietals have the “True Grit” of Petite Sirah. The 2007 offering by Parducci is no exception. These Mendocino County grapes produce a rich deeply purple wine. Much like Rooster Cogburn, the big fruit, black pepper and tannins are not for the faint of heart. Let this gunfighter cool his heels in your decanter for at least 30 minutes before taking aim on your palate.
Maybe the best Texas Chardonnay I’ve had. Nice notes of fruit with a touch of butter and honey. Unfortunately, it is only available for purchase in the Pheasant Ridge tasting room in Lubbock, Texas.
I’ll admit it, I’m a Sushi addict. If you are too, you know it is hard to find a wine that wine actually pair well. The Weingut Christ Gruner Veltiner pairs very nicely. This white wine is crisp and juicy with a touch of white pepper.
