Recent Online Exclusives
Recent Online Exclusives are the latest wine, spirit and beer reviews that did not appear in print.
Bouvet-Ladubay NV Signature Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux)
- Online Exclusive
- $13
While this is not indicated, this is a Loire sparkling wine with light, crisp freshness and bright fruity character. It has apple and pink grapefruit flavors, a delicate edge of pineapple and a taut texture.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Domaine Labbé 2011 Abymes White (Vin de Savoie)
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- $13
A tight, crisp, apple and citrus flavored wine. It has a bright texture, with green fruitiness and a cool-climate feel. Drink now.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Holman Ranch 2011 Estate Grown Pinot Gris (Carmel Valley)
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- $20
A little lush and simple in orange and apricot jam flavors, but nicely balanced with a squeeze of lime that gives it mouthwatering acidity. Easy to drink with a wide variety of foods.
— S.H.
(6/1/2013)
Domaine Jean Bousquet 2011 Grande Reserve Chardonnay (Tupungato)
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There’s a stalky, baked angle to the nose of this full-bodied, heavily oaked Chardonnay. The palate, as the nose suggests, is heavy and rich, with candied, creamy banana and baked apple flavors. It’s ripe and oily on the finish.
— M.S.
(6/1/2013)
Pietra Santa 2009 Estate Grown Sangiovese (Cienega Valley)
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- $18
This is an easy-drinking red wine, medium bodied and spicy, with berry, cherry and sweet tobacco flavors. It’s like Zinfandel, only lighter.
— S.H.
(6/1/2013)
René Sparr NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling (Vin Mousseux)
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- $13
A blend of grapes from across different regions, this is a full, rather fat wine. It’s ripe with apple and pear flavors and a light touch of acidity, although there is a bitter aftertaste that is less pleasant.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
La Cheteau NV Brut d’Argent Brut Rosé Sparkling (Vin Mousseux)
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- $15
This is a fruity, crisp wine with raspberry and red-currant fruits. The palate is dry with a bright, lively acidity. A great food rosé with its dry, edgy character.
— R.V.
(6/1/2013)
Colle dei Bardellini 2011 Pigato (Riviera Ligure di Ponente)
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- $23
Here’s a crisp and perky white wine from the largely unexplored wine region of Liguria in northern Italy. It offers easy aromas of citrus, apple and brimstone.
— M.L.
(6/1/2013)
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