Antico Broilo Ribolla Gialla 2025
The wine is remarkably clean and refreshing, with bright citrus and restrained orchard-fruit notes rather than an overtly aromatic profile.
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Vins Nus SiurAlta Jus Lemon Melon 2024
Lemon Melon 2024 is an especially playful expression of this philosophy. Made from organically grown Garnacha Blanca and Garnacha Gris, the fruit comes from approximately 25 year old vines growing on slate and red clay soils. The grapes are harvested at two different stages of ripeness: an earlier picking preserves the wine’s citrus and grapefruit character, while a later harvest contributes riper melon and stone fruit. The combination provides the inspiration for the name Lemon Melon.
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Domaine le Galantin Bandol Rosé 2025
The Mediterranean character becomes increasingly apparent as the wine opens, with herbal, saline, and subtly earthy notes accompanying the strawberry, citrus, and stone fruit. Fresh acidity carries these flavors through a persistent, savory finish.
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Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos 2022
The vineyards behind Pétalos extend across numerous sites in Bierzo, including Corullón and Villafranca del Bierzo, at elevations ranging from approximately 450 to 1,100 meters. The soils vary considerably, from ancient slate, quartzite, and sandstone around Corullón to clay and iron rich soils, river stones, and areas of sand elsewhere in the valley. The climate is continental with a strong Atlantic influence.
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016, magnum
The nose was fragrant and layered, opening with dark cherry, pomegranate and plum, followed by sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla. With air, the wine became increasingly savory and complex, revealing tobacco, leather, dried herbs, licorice, spice and balsamic notes, while the distinctive influence of American oak remained beautifully integrated.
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Antico Broilo Friulano 2025
On the palate, it is crisp, refreshing, and well balanced, with well integrated acidity carrying flavors of lemon and fresh citrus. A subtle note of toasted almond, develops through the mid-palate and finish.
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Sophie Schaal Alsace Gentil 2025
Described as an “orange” wine, I was curious to see how the skin contact would present itself. In the glass, the wine shows a very clean golden yellow color with a subtle orange hue. It is clear and bright, with the deeper color reflecting the partial maceration before pressing.
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Hiruzta Getariako Txakolina Rosé 2025
I picked up this bottle as an alternative to Ameztoi Rubentis after noticing its price has steadily increased. At just under $20. , in the glass, it shows a beautiful pink gooseberry hue with inviting aromas of strawberry, redcurrant, and bright citrus.
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José Luis Ripa, Rioja, Vino Rosado 2019
A rosé to savor rather than simply quaff, this is a wine of remarkable character, nuance, and elegance that rewards slow appreciation with every sip.
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Hawkes Flora Blanc de Blanc 2021
Hawkes Winery is a small, family-owned Napa Valley producer best known for its handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon and commitment to limited-production wines. Their Flora Blanc de Blancs is an equally meticulous project, with just 95 cases produced from the 2021 vintage.
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La Spinetta Il Rosé di Casanova Toscana IGT 2024
Inspired by the rosés of Provence, they introduced Il Rosé di Casanova with the 2012 vintage, crafting it from Sangiovese and Prugnolo Gentile grown on sandy soils rich in ancient marine sediments.
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Château Saint Cyrgues Costières-de-Nîmes Rosé 2024
This is an easy drinking rosé that consistently overdelivers for the price. A terrific value and a bottle that’s hard not to reach for again.
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