Wine Reviews for October 2019

‌ Columbia Crest 2012 “Walter Clore Private Reserve” Red Columbia Valley This is a monster Merlot with a margin of Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix. Smoked chocolate and Dwayne Johnson-level muscularity.  Last time it hit the shelves around here was in 2003, when we used it in our Oregon & Washington Wines class. It’s awesome. Chairman’s Selection Price in PA: $19.99 Wine Rating: 94 Points ‌

‌ Chateau Ste Michelle 2015 “Eroica Gold” Riesling, Columbia Valley A dessert wine that over-delivers on every front. This is a collaboration between Ch. Ste Michelle and the German wine god Ernst Loosen. This wine is a masterful balance between lush and bracing. Pair with Gorgonzola for a life-changing experience. Chairman’s Selection Price in PA: $14.99 Wine Rating: 91 Points ‌

‌ CVNE 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva We are a big fan of this winery. We reviewed the 2009 Gran Reserva back in 2016. This bottling is on par with that 90+ point wine. Earthen fruit with deep wooden notes and an elegantly spiced finish. A must-have Rioja. Chairman’s Selection Price in PA: $19.99 Wine Rating: 92 Points ‌

‌ Luigi Bosca 2016 Malbec Lujan de Cuyo A single vineyard bottling from Mendoza’s top wine region. This brings all the layers of flowers, spices, and fruit, with a complex mineral freshness to boot. This is good enough that I may add this into our next Wines of Argentina class. Chairman’s Selection Price in PA: $15.99 Wine Rating: 92 Points ‌

‌ Zocker 2016 Gruner Veltliner, Edna Valley Gruner Veltliner is one of the varietals that makes great wines on the East Coast. It also makes amazing wines on the West Coast, as well. Zocker  was one of the wines I discoverd bacy when I was the national wine buyer for Bacchus Selections. Drink with oysters! Chairman’s Selection Price in PA: $9.99 Wine Rating: 90 Points

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