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September 4, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Bodegas Cota 45 Ube Miraflores 2022

Made in a sherry-like style, this wine ages under flor but is not fortified, allowing a focus on fruit character. The result is a fresh, easy-to-drink wine.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, France

Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fume Vieilles Vignes 2023

A special selection of older vines, some 80 years or more, from the estate’s flint-rich soils. Light golden yellow in color, with a full, forward, and attractive nose of ripe fruit. Simple, clean, light, and refreshing, with an exceptionally pure finish.

La Lastra Venaccia di San Gimignano 2023

September 4, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy

La Lastra Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2023

Renato makes very good, moderately priced wines from native grapes such as Vernaccia, Canaiolo Nero, and Sangiovese. We particularly enjoyed the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain, War of the Rosés

Parajes del Valle Bobal Manchuela Ecológico Rosado

Floral and fresh, with a deep strawberry color. In the glass. Crafted from the Bobal grape, which is native to the Manchuela region, this rosé reveals a bouquet of cherry, nectarine, and dried thyme. Excellent QPR.

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy, Save For Later

Torre Dei Beati Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo “Rosa-ae” 2023

Torre dei Beati, named after a detail in a 14th-century fresco at the local church of S. Maria in Piano, symbolizes the “Tower of the Blessed” – the ultimate destination for souls striving for eternal peace after facing many trials.

August 18, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy

Angelo Negro e Figli Roero Arneis Serra Lupini 2022

Although often referred to as Gavi due to its Piedmont origins, traditional Gavi is predominantly made from the Cortese grape.

August 18, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, France, Save For Later, War of the Rosés

Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Vin Rose 2023

We enjoyed this exquisite this Saumur rosé while watching Midori perform Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1, followed by a breathtaking solo encore of Bach.

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Ostatu Rioja Alvesa Blanco 2023

The Alvesa Blanco offers crisp acidity and a lovely mouthfeel, featuring fresh, light notes of citrus and white fruits like green apple and pear, with subtle floral and herbal undertones.

July 25, 2024By Robert FlowerCalifornia, Drink Now

Qupe Marsanne 2009

Marsanne and Roussanne are native to the Rhone region in France. They are traditionally used to make Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph.

The name “qupé” was chosen to honor the Chumash, the indigenous people of the Golden State’s Central Coast and Channel Islands.

July 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos

Winemaker Ricardo Perez is Spain’s leading expert on Biodynamics. He translated Steiner’s works into Spanish and teaches courses on the subject. The winery is part of a complete farm, producing various crops, raising animals, and making many of the biodynamic preparations themselves.

July 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, France, Save For Later

Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes/Nicole et Romain Chanrion Côte-de-Brouilly France 2021

When Nicole Chanrion started her career in the 1970s, women were mostly confined to enology labs and kept out of the cellars. Despite her mother thinking winemaking was for men, Nicole pursued her dream of becoming a vigneronne.

July 11, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain, War of the Rosés

Jose Luis Ripa, Rioja Vino Rosado, 2019

Here’s some history: José Luis Ripa is married to María José López de Heredia—yes, that López de Heredia! José and María are dedicated solely to making Rioja Rosado.