We’ve done the Cabs, and we’ve done the Pinots, now here are the other top domestic reds from 2015. Unlike our Top 100 which was based upon our staff’s ratings during tastings, as well as popularity with our clients, our top varietal countdowns are based purely upon score (In the event of ties, we award the […]
Category Archives: Varietals
In California, Cab is King. It also turns out that Cab was King in 2015 for Wine Spectrum (45 of our top 100 spots were Cabernet). Here is the list of our Top 15 favorite Cabernets from 2015. All the wines on this list come from Domestic producers (Look for Bordeaux 1/18 on our International wines list.). Unlike our Top […]
Pinot, Pinot, Pinot Time for that most difficult and delicous of grapes, Pinot Noir. One of the all time greats in the world; Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to make. That is why when you find a Pinot that you love it is such a wonderful thing. Here is the list of our Top 10 […]
Oh Chardonnay, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… Here they are, our Top 10 Chardonnay’s of 2015. The best of the best. Whether you love Chardonnay or are a firm believer in ABC (Anything But Chardonnay), these are all wines you should try. On this list you’ll find some names you may […]
Wine Spectrum’s Top Wine of 2015 2012 Noemi (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 95+: Noemi certainly doesn’t disappoint with this gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from the rich and bountiful 2012 vintage. Aromas of perfume, violets, lavender, and macerated black cherries emanate from the glass. The palate boasts a silky smooth texture and mouthfeel […]
Wine Spectrum’s #2 Wine of 2015 2009 Stormy Weather (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 96: Stormy Weather is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon made from low yield hillside fruit from Sugarloaf Mountain and Howell Mountain. Fermentation was done partially in stainless steel and partially in French oak puncheons. Aged 2 years in 100% new French […]
Wine Spectrum’s #3 Wine of 2015 2006 Remoissenet (Inquire HERE) White Burgundy | ‘Le Montrachet’ Grand Cru Wine Spectrum Rated 98, Wine Advocate Rated 94: Intense citrus, peach and pineapple aromas on the nose with some cedary oak still jutting-out. Supporting notes of chalk dust, burnt match, oatmeal, butterscotch and ginger. Opulent palate boasting a full body […]
Wine Spectrum’s #4 Wine of 2015 2013 TOR (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | ‘Beckstoffer To-Kalon’, Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 97: Where the 2012 To Kalon Cabernet was a mix of red fruit and black fruit, the 2013 is all about the black fruits. Deep black cherry, black raspberry and roasted meats are what you will find when […]
Wine Spectrum’s #5 Wine of 2015 2010 Mascot (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 96+: The Mascot began early on as an experiment, after talking the family and winemaking team into sparing a few barrels of wine – produced from our younger vines – to explore a blend of my own. In the […]
Wine Spectrum’s #6 Wine of 2015 2012 La Pitchoune (Available Online) Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast Wine Spectrum Rated 95+: The 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a perfect representation of what a La Pitchoune wine should be; elegant, restrained, and yet full of flavor. It is also an excellent reflection of its origin. The soil, the fog, […]