{"id":3693,"date":"2016-04-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=3693"},"modified":"2016-04-11T10:13:49","modified_gmt":"2016-04-11T17:13:49","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look For In April"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"cepas-antiguas-rioja-2014\"<\/a>In April, The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Premier Series<\/a> offers four special wines. \u00a0To begin the parade is Bodegas Martinez Corta\u2019s 2014 Cepas Antiguas Selecci\u00f3n Privada Rioja<\/a>,<\/strong> a wine that constitutes one of the best values in Rioja wine.\u00a0 This Cepas Antiguas<\/strong> spent just enough time in new French oak barrels, which imbue it with everything it needs to please and succeed in life, including a bright ruby robe, a soft, seductive aroma of blueberry, red cherry, and plum mingled with hints of cinnamon, clove, and vanilla, as well as wonderful flavor and texture.<\/p>\n

Our next Premier Series feature is the 2014 Tamellini Soave DOC<\/a>.\u00a0 Year after year, Tamellini Soaves consistently impresses critics and consumers alike, as the many 90+ point scores for Tamellini Soaves readily attest.\u00a0 However, no Tamellini Soave DOC to date outshines the quality and purity of the 2014 Tamellini Soave DOC.<\/p>\n

Next in this month\u2019s quartet is the 2011 Santa Lucia Castel del Monte Nero di Troia<\/a>, a soft, rich, velvety wine with plenty of flesh and backbone.\u00a0 As a quintessential southern Italian red from one of the region\u2019s indigenous varietals, it offers an eye-popping, deep purple color, a heady aroma, and a big mouthful of wine.<\/p>\n

Last, but certainly not least, is a first time offering from Camille Braun. \u00a0Thanks to the natural, biodynamic viticultural practices at the estate, the 2014 Camille Braun Cuv\u00e9e Marguerite-Anne Pinot Blanc<\/a> offers a delightfully fruity, crisp, delicate glass of Pinot Blanc with superb definition.\u00a0 Light and ethereal in bouquet and supple and supremely clean on the palate, Camille Braun\u2019s 2014 Pinot Blanc stands out for its pinpoint precision and clean energizing flavors.<\/p>\n

\"beckmen-vineyards-pmv-ballard-canyon-syrah-2013\"<\/a>The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Collectors Series<\/a> is proud to offer three more superb wines in April.\u00a0 Our first April feature is the outstanding 2013 Beckmen Vineyards Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah<\/a>, a wine that recently received 93 points from Wine Spectator<\/em>.\u00a0 This Syrah catches the eye and captivates the senses from the moment it is poured.\u00a0 Beguiling scents of blackberry, kirsch, violet, and sizzling bacon pour from the glass.\u00a0 In the mouth, this dense, beautifully endowed Syrah offers massive appeal in the form of rich berry fruits, plum, dark chocolate, wood smoke, and pepper, all wrapped in polished, tightly-wound tannins.\u00a0 From its savory bouquet to its authoritative finish, the 2013 Beckmen Vineyards Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah embodies the essence of great Syrah.<\/p>\n

In our next April Collectors Series offering, Clelia Romano clearly demonstrates why her 2014 Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino<\/a> is the premier Fiano and the benchmark by which other premium southern Italian white wines have come to be measured.\u00a0 Brilliant and sparkling in the glass, the 2014 Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino offers up an enticing array of aromas and flavors: spring flowers, stone fruits, and incense all make their appearance and exude a seductive energy with pinpoint precision, refreshing acidity, and gentle minerality.<\/p>\n

The 2012 Bethel Heights Aeolian Estate Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir<\/a> rounds out this month\u2019s Collectors Series offerings.\u00a0 For nearly four decades, Bethel Heights has produced many of Willamette Valley\u2019s most compelling, estate-grown Pinot Noirs.\u00a0 In fine vintages and fair, Bethel Heights has fashioned top notch Pinot Noir.\u00a0 In the blessed, highly favored 2012 vintage, Bethel Heights has produced a truly exceptional Aeolian Estate Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir.\u00a0 Consummate winemaking skills, great terroir, and exceptional weather conditions in 2012 have resulted in an outstanding 2012 Bethel Heights Aeolian Estate Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n

Salud!
\nDon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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