Torbreck Vintners
The Factor Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
Well this was the shock of the year for me. We had this exact same wine back in October 2023 with our friends overlooking the Fumina valley in the Tooronga Mnts of Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. I rated a 10!!! Top of the top. Couldn’t be better. This wines launched me into orbit and it took days for me to come down. So, with such great anticipation we thought to close out a phenomenal year with another bottle. It was intense, it was super grippy, layered… but the fruit had gone and to me it was totally unbalanced. How is that possible??!! Is it me, is it the wine, what could it be? Oh well. So many more wines to explore. Happy New Year everyone!! — a month ago
Langmeil
The Freedom Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021
Phenomenal wine even before you realize this is crafted from the oldest Syrah/Shiraz vineyard in the world. Intense in flavor, in spice and in vibrancy. A complex wine that is trying to tell you the 180 year history that is has experienced. Planted less than 20 years after Napoleon died. Want it hear the story behind this wine? Go to our Spoken Wines YouTube Channel. Here is the link to the playlist of our featured wineries from around the world, including Langmeil: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpofkX3h8KKYBJGn71pXn-63RR9dIn43x&si=3a-t115KrKZdaQQW — 6 days ago
3100 Cellars
Runoff Syrah Rosé 2021
Idaho and bubbels?! Yep! There is Hailee, co-owner and winemaker at 3100 cellars in Boise who makes only sparkling wines using the traditional method. She is kicking a.. and taking names. This was one of the three wines we brought to see what works best going ‘hotspringing’ in Idaho in the winter, snow covered, icy. . It was this sparkling Mouvedre Rose that was the undisputed winner. As we of course had to share with our neighbors in the pool whose party we had to crash to take a dip, it was unanimous. Full of sass, uplifting mineral flavors and all so nuanced and balanced. The name 3100 Cellars? There are 3,100 miles of navigable white water rivers in Idaho and several go by hot springs 😂. Check out our Instagram to learn how this day turned out. — a month ago
Canto de Luna
Valle de Guadalupe Tempranillo Blend 2022
Characteristic wine from Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico. Expressive dark fruits, spicy, earthy and a jammy edge. Pairs perfectly with the corn, beans and mole in Mexican dishes. No wonder why they call Mexican wines the next Tequila! Want to learn more about wines from Valle de Guadalupe? Check out this story on our Spoken Wines YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_TZHhc6DXLQ?si=v8LLJ4TY9MRbLqqX — 12 days ago
Shaw and Smith
Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016
We had the battle of the Shiraz at our family gathering over Christmas. A Shiraz from South Australia and South Africa. Both 2016. This Shiraz, despite from the Adelaide Hills where I think it is a little cooler, was very rich, very bold and broad and a slight jammy note on the edge perhaps. People liked it, but all the votes when for the Shiraz of Cederberg from South Africa. Fun!!! — a month ago
Jan de Weerd
Every time I drink this wine, I am blown away with its intense flavor and complexity. Never left the stainless steel tank. Straight into the bottle. You got to drink it to believe it. Wine… what a wonderful medium 😁 — a day ago