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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.

July 11, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Raventós i Blanc, de Nit 2020 & 2021

This is a delicious sparkler at a great price from a quality producer. It has a slightly toasty nose due to its youth, with fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas complemented by hints of melon. On the palate, mild red fruits and nuttiness are present, creating a delightful tasting experience.

Great value and satisfaction.

June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Bodegas Maranones Picarana Albillo 2020

Picarana 2021 is the purest expression of Albillo Real, representing the unique environment of the Marañones estate. Natural aeration, the altitude, and the orientation of the plots provide an outstanding balance in the vineyard. The vines are between 30 and 70 years, are trained in goblet form with a creeping growth habit, resulting in very low yields and limited to small clusters. Their respectful approach to growing and making wine showcases the unique qualities of the grape in every bottle.

June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Artomaña Xarmant Arabako Txakolina 2023

Xarmant is made from sustainably farmed, estate vineyards of indigenous grapes from the Arabako Txakolina DO in the verdant Basque Country, close to the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s rugged Atlantic coast. This proximity to the ocean creates an ideal microclimate, defined by the brisk northerly waters and the humid north-northwest wind, which cool the vines even on the hottest summer afternoons.

June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain, War of the Rosés

Ca’n Verdura “Supernova” Rosat 2022

The Supernova Rosat is a limited production (250 cases) rosé wine produced from the red mantonegro grape, indigenous to the Binissalem region of Mallorca. These grapes are grown in “call vermell soils” (a clayey, red-colored soil) consisting of iron-rich clays and limestone with small and medium-sized pebbles. Supernova Rosat originates from a plot of 25-year-old, bush-trained mantonegro vines.

May 24, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain, Wine Tastings

Urbina Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 1994

As you might have gathered, I love sharing special bottles. We were out with friends at a Spanish wine tasting, and I thought if the hosts allowed it, I would bring along a special bottle they could try and we could share with our friends. I brought the Urbina Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 1994.