Red French Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux
Red French Chateau Prieure Lichine Margaux 2021 wine
Before you pour yourself a glass of this Margaux wine, make sure to let it breathe for an hour. This estate has quite the history – it used to be a monastery until it was taken during the French Revolution. In 1951, a wine merchant named Alexis Lichine bought it for a steal because the vineyards were in bad shape.
He worked hard to expand the estate to 58 hectares in the Margaux region. The wine, made mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit more Merlot than others in the area, is carefully crafted in different batches before being blended together. It’s aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, giving it a rich, velvety texture with flavors of cassis, dark plums, and blackberries, along with hints of spice and tobacco.
The first sip will hit you with flavors of dark berries and spice, with strong tannins leading to a long finish.
Red California Baca Dusi Double Dutch Zinfandel 2020 wine
The Zinfandel grapes used in the Baca Dusi Double Dutch wine come from the Double Dutch vineyard in Paso Robles, California, where 50-year-old vines grow in rocky, alluvial soil without irrigation. The warm sun and varying temperatures help the grapes ripen while maintaining fresh acidity. After being aged in oak barrels for 14 months, the result is a well-balanced and vibrant wine with a strong aromatic profile and spicy notes.
Named BACA, which means berry in Latin, this wine pays homage to the grape itself. The Zinfandel Baca Dusi Double Dutch is a bold and expressive wine with rich flavors of sour and black cherries, currants, raspberries, and hints of herbs and black pepper. The palate offers a smooth experience with concentrated fruit flavors and soft tannins, leading to a lengthy, juicy finish balanced by lively acidity.
This wine pairs wonderfully with barbecue or roast lamb.
Red Georgian Badagoni Akhasheni 2023 wine
Badagoni is a well-known winery from Georgia known for their Akhasheni wine made from overripe Saperavi grapes. The winery, established in 2006, has gained international recognition for their focus on native grape varieties. The wine, named after an ancient god of winemaking, is a semi-sweet red with a deep ruby color.
It has a delicate aroma of pomegranate, cherry, strawberry, and fresh berries. On the palate, it is soft, light-bodied, and velvety with a balanced acidity and subtle natural sweetness. The wine has a juicy and fruity character with a long, lingering finish.
It is recommended to open the bottle 30 minutes before serving but doesn’t need decanting. Pair this wine with red fruit tarts or light chocolate desserts for a perfect match.
Red Georgian Badagoni Alaverdi Tradition Red 2020 wine
Allow the Alaverdi Tradition Red wine from Badagoni winery to breathe for about 30 minutes before sipping to bring out its full flavor. This robust red wine is made exclusively from Saperavi grapes hand-picked near the Alaverdi Monastery in Georgia. The winery, established in 2006, is known for its high-quality wines crafted from native grape varieties grown in its 400-hectare vineyards.
The winemaking process combines traditional methods with modern technology within the historic Alaverdi Monastery cellar, renovated in 2005. The wine is aged in oak barrels for over a year, resulting in a vivid cherry-red color with deep shades. Its rich aroma features cherry, ripe red fruits, subtle hints of olives, spices, tobacco, and a hint of smoke.
On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience with balanced acidity, smooth tannins, and a satisfying finish. This unique wine pairs well with meat dishes like roasted lamb or duck breast with port sauce.
Red Georgian Badagoni Khvanchkara 2023 wine
You don’t have to decant this wine, but it’s a good idea to open the bottle 30 minutes before pouring. Badagoni winery was established in 2006 in Zemo Khodashen, a village in Georgia’s Kakheti wine region. They have vineyards in different microzones, allowing them to produce a range of excellent wines, from sparkling to red, white, and rosĂ©, as well as the traditional Georgian chacha spirit.