Sunday, December 4, 2011

Up and Comers

Wines worthy of a second look…if you can find them.

Enjoy

Troplong-Mondot a star in the making with the last three vintages rated 96, 97, 98+ respectively, this St-Emilion merlot based Bordeaux is positioned to take off.

Branaire-Ducru a stone’s throw from Ducru Beaucaillou, St.-Pierre and Gloria and still priced under $50 for most vintages.

Pontet Canet with the last two vintages scoring 95 to 100 points out of the barrel this Cabernet dominated wine will be on the lips of wine lovers everywhere soon.

Kitchak Cellars crafting Cabernet grapes from Beckstoffer To Kalon for his Concerto but also look for their white semi-Rhone blend, Vivacé.

Vineyard 7 & 8 Cabernet and Chardonnay from Spring Mountain above the cloud line, they are quietly climbing their way to California Cult status.

Hall Winery Robert Parker deemed the Cabernet his favorite 2008 bottling last December, at less than $40, keep an eye open.

Futo only a stone’s throw from Harlan Estate, with wine maker Mark Aubert and viticulturist David Abreu, this former Oakford Estate Vineyards is not to be missed.

Corra one of Napa’s most sought after winemakers Ceilia Welch now has her own project. Production today is around 400 cases of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon coming from three separate locations - Pritchard Hill, Rutherford, and Oakville.

*all scores Wine Advocate

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