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Markham 2021 Merlot, Little Cannon Vineyard

1 week ago | intowine.com | Michael Cervin

Markham has long excelled at Merlot, ever since its founding in 1977. Made from predominately 25 year-old vines, this 100% Merlot offers a lithe take on what Merlot can, and should, be. This is a quieter wine, allowing the fruit to slide up on you. There is plenty of blackberry fruit, blueberry, light red currant, huckleberry with medium tannins and acidity for structure.
Argyle Spirithouse 2022 Chardonnay

2 weeks ago | intowine.com | Michael Cervin

What separates this from most Chardonnays is not just its subdued Chardonnay qualities, but a driving acidity that provides a comprehensive structure to this wine. Yes, there is lemon chiffon, delicate lime, guava, Asian pear, light resin and a whisper of butterscotch, but there is also a clean, pure quality to this, a minimalist approach to a wine that doesn’t need to over perform. I don’t mean to suggest it’s any kind of lightweight wine, far from it.
Argyle 2022 Nuthouse Pinot Noir

2 weeks ago | intowine.com | Michael Cervin |Loren Sonkin

Having tasted this wine for many vintages, it is clear the vines and fruit are improving with age. Typical of Willamette Valley and the surrounding regions, there is an earthy quality to the Pinot grown here. This offers light raspberry, cranberry and lingonberry, which works with delicate strawberry, wildflowers and herbal notes. The acidity is spot on, holding the wine in check as a food friendly companion, while the tannins provide structure.
Hamel Family Wines 2020 Stratum Red Wine

2 weeks ago | intowine.com | Michael Cervin |Loren Sonkin

This is a very restrained wine, one where the fruit is evident, but also the earthiness of the volcanic soils and a deep minerality running through the wine make themselves known. It is also a very tactile wine. Using concrete as a tool is known to add a level of viscosity to a wine and that is undeniable here. Comprised of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, there is 34% Merlot added in. The wine was fermented in three different ways - oak barrels, stainless steel tanks and concrete eggs.
2021 Famille Gassier Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Le Pas du Moine, France, Languedoc, Wine Review

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Stephen George

Beautifully packaged in a hexagon styled bottle. This is a Rosé from Provence made from Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Vermentino. Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with guava, watermelon, minerality and slight strawberries. Medium bodied. Lovely texture. Great balance. On the palate, the Guava and Watermelon come thru with a touch of minerality. Long finish. This is very nice on its own but better with food. It will stand up to a large range of foods.
2024 Famille Gassier Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Le Pas du Moine, France, Languedoc, Wine Review

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Stephen George

Beautifully packaged in a hexagon styled bottle. This is a Rosé from Provence made from Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Vermentino. Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with guava, watermelon, minerality and slight strawberries. Medium bodied. Lovely texture. Great balance. On the palate, the Guava and Watermelon come thru with a touch of minerality. Long finish. This is very nice on its own but better with food. It will stand up to a large range of foods.
2024 Famille Gassier Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Le Pas du Moine, France, Wine Review

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Stephen George

Beautifully packaged in a hexagon styled bottle. This is a Rosé from Provence made from Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Vermentino. Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with guava, watermelon, minerality and slight strawberries. Medium bodied. Lovely texture. Great balance. On the palate, the Guava and Watermelon come thru with a touch of minerality. Long finish. This is very nice on its own but better with food. It will stand up to a large range of foods.
2021 Teperberg Riesling Impression Late Harvest Kosher, Israel, Samson, Wine Review

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin

This is a Dessert wine from Israel (500ml bottle). Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has honey, pears and slight caramel. Viscous. Slightly sweet. Good acidity. On the palate, this has a big texture. Plenty of honey and pears with some Crème brûlée but enough acidity to balance it. Long finish. This would make a nice end to a Passover Seder along side some less sweet Mandel Bread. Drink over the next ten years.
2023 Flam Classico, Israel, Judean Hills, Wine Review

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin

2021 Flam Classico Judean Hills, Israel, Judean Hills, Wine Review This is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 4% Syrah from Israel. Purple in color with a ruby rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black raspberries, black cherries, plums, spice, slight chocolate and char. Medium to full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, there is some complexity and depth. This is tasty and easy to drink.
2023 Domaine Du Castel La Vie Jerusalem Haute Judee, Israel, Judean Hills, Wine Review

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin

2017 Domaine Du Castel La Vie Rouge du Castel Jerusalem - Haute Judee, Israel, Wine Review Domaine du Castel is one of the best wineries in Israel. This is their value wine made in both red and white. Of course, this is the red and it truly is a very good value. This was originally purchased for Passover 2020, but due to Covid, opened in 2021. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has black cherries and some cassis with a bit of dust and earthiness. Medium bodied.