{"id":4480,"date":"2019-04-26T17:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T00:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2021-07-07T14:04:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T21:04:23","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-april-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-in-april-3\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Look for in April"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pepper<\/a>In April, The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Premier Series<\/a> is excited to offer four exceptional wines from around the world, beginning with Edgebaston\u2019s 2016 Pepper Pot<\/strong> crafted by David Finlayson, South Africa\u2019s highly acclaimed winemaker. In the 2016 Pepper Pot, Finlayson has fashioned his finest Pepper Pot to date as scores from Vinous<\/strong> (91 points<\/strong>) and James Suckling<\/strong> (91 points<\/strong>) will attest. A lip-smacking, palate-pleasing blend of Syrah, Carignan, Tannat, Mourv\u00e8dre, Cinsault, and Grenache, the 2016 Pepper Pot brims with the savory scents of blackberry, mulberry, and exotic spices. Equally rewarding is Pepper Pot\u2019s smooth, rich flavors, which fill the mouth and caress the palate. An enticing blend of berry fruits, garrigue<\/em>, orange rind, and savory woodland flavors all come to fore in this smooth medium-bodied red with just the right amount of acidity to leave the palate refreshed and ready for more. Without a doubt, the 2016 Pepper Pot is a crowd pleaser as well as one of the planet\u2019s great red wine values.<\/p>\n

\"Bodegas<\/a>Our next Premier Series feature is the 2017 Martinsancho Rueda Verdejo<\/strong> from Spain\u2019s greatest producer of Verdejo, Angel Rodriguez. Rodriguez was responsible for reviving Verdejo\u2019s fortunes in the 1970s. The 2017 Martinsancho is the last vintage Angel presided over, as he passed away in early 2018. Like its mentor, the 2017 Martinsancho is full of energy and shines in the glass with a bright sunny color. Refreshing minerality, laser-like precision and purity emanate from every draught of this wine, while pungent aromas of citrus and lemon zest, spring flowers and liquid stones seduce the nose and prepare the palate for the sensual fruit and floral tones that grace the mouth. Underpinned with a crisp, racy herb-tinged minerality and perfectly balanced natural acidity the 2017 Martinsancho enlivens the senses and finishes with subtle yet complex flavors. In fact, nothing detracts from the purity and freshness of this wine, which is undoubtedly one of the reasons that noted wine critic Robert Parker Jr. once made this comment about Martinsancho: \u201cThis is the best dry white table wine I have tasted from Spain.\u201d Come and taste the legacy!<\/p>\n

\"Chateau<\/p>\n

Next in April\u2019s world tour of wine is the 2016 Ch\u00e2teau Ducasse Graves. <\/strong>Born during a superlative Bordeaux vintage, the 2016 red Graves epitomizes Graves\u2019s classic style by exhibiting a deep purple robe and offering enticing aromas of black fruits, cassis, mulberry, unsmoked tobacco and supple earth tones that tantalize the nose and satiate the palate. Dry, yet rich with the quintessential savor of Graves, the 2016 Ch\u00e2teau Ducasse offers a wealth of blackberry and currant fruit, cedar, herbs and wood smoke on the palate to complement its firm tannins. Bolder and more structured than in previous vintages, the 2016 Ch\u00e2teau Ducasse can be enjoyed now or cellared for several years.<\/p>\n

\"Sherwood<\/a>Completing this month\u2019s Premier Series portfolio is Sherwood\u2019s 2015 Waipara Riesling<\/strong>, a wine that was splendid upon first release but is even better now as Wine Enthusiast\u2019s<\/strong> stunning review and 91 points<\/strong> will attest. From the wine\u2019s brilliant sunlit hue to its graceful exit down the throat, the 2015 Sherwood Waipara Riesling truly shines. Entrancing scents of apple, peach and apricot waft from the glass and settle in the soul of this concentrated Riesling. Pure fruit and floral flavors emerge in the mouth to tantalize the palate. Rich and concentrated, yet lively and long, the 2015 Sherwood Waipara Riesling makes a stunning case for Waipara as a source of world class wine. Endowed with a delightful fruitiness and a winning outgoing personality, it\u2019s easy to imagine consuming the better part of a bottle of this magical Waipara Riesling without much more than a notice, but there is a lot more to this Riesling than a good quaff.<\/p>\n

\"Union<\/a>The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Collectors Series<\/a> is thrilled to reveal April\u2019s three award-winning wines. Beginning this month\u2019s three nation tour is Union Sacr<\/strong>\u00e9<\/strong>\u2019s 2016 Squire Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir<\/strong>, a wine that arises from one of California\u2019s heretofore unsung gems. Enclosed in a clear bottle that reflects its brilliant ruby red robe, the 2016 Union Sacr\u00e9 Pinot Noir looks good and tastes even better, that is if on account of its intoxicating aroma you can take your nose out of the glass long enough to taste it. Scents of crushed raspberries and strawberries mingled with hints of forest woodlands and a silky minerality make the 2016 Union Sacr\u00e9 Pinot Noir hard to resist. Better still, the wine\u2019s enticing aroma emerges on the palate along with touches of spice and a crispness that keeps this Pinot Noir fresh and engaging all the way through to a smooth succulent finish. Yes, Union Sacr\u00e9\u2019s 2016 Squire is a royal beauty just waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n

\"Les<\/a>Our next April Collectors Series offering is the 2016<\/strong> Ch<\/strong>\u00e2<\/strong>teau de la Cr<\/strong>\u00e9<\/strong>e Les Tourelles Montagny Premier Cru, <\/strong>the recipient of numerous 90+ point <\/strong>ratings. <\/strong>Montagny is home to many of Burgundy\u2019s most delightful and exuberant white wines. Made from 100% Chardonnay from Premier Cru vineyards, Ch\u00e2teau de la Cr\u00e9e\u2019s 2016 Les Tourelles Montagny Premier Cru wears a fashionable golden color and offers fresh aromas of acacia flowers, almonds, apple and citrus blossoms as well as youthful juicy flavors to delight the palate. In the finest Montagny fashion, Ch\u00e2teau de la Cr\u00e9e\u2019s 2016 Les Tourelles comes across sleek and juicy, yet surprisingly rich. In the mouth, pure beautiful Chardonnay fruit laced with hints of hazelnut, nutmeg, and a distinctive minerality comes neatly wrapped in a fine patina of French oak, which adds subtle creaminess to the wine\u2019s bright acidity and considerable structure. Refined and richly flavored, the 2016 Ch\u00e2teau de la Cr\u00e9e Les Tourelles Montagny Premier Cru starts and finishes with panache.<\/p>\n

\"Valenciso<\/a>Rounding out this month\u2019s Collectors Series is the 2011 Valenciso Rioja Reserva<\/strong>. Valenciso is no stranger to The International Wine of the Month Club as Valenciso has consistently fashioned the finest Rioja Reservas for more than a decade, seemingly in defiance of the vagaries of each vintage. In 2011, Valenciso\u2019s Rioja Reserva has once again risen to the top. A hot, dry year in which superb selection and a reduced crop yielded a bolder and more concentrated Rioja Reserva than usual makes the 2011 Valenciso Rioja Reserva a clear stand out as well as a candidate for both early drinking and extended cellaring. Valenciso\u2019s supreme balance, elegance and refinement remain front and center in the 2011 Rioja Reserva. Produced from 100% organically farmed Tempranillo from the bodega\u2019s holdings in Rioja Alta, the 2011 Valenciso Rioja offers an amplifying aroma redolent with floral, fruit, and spice tones. Tightly constructed around a core of polished tannins, the wine explodes in the mouth, filling the palate with persistent red and black berry flavors that wrap around a cache of cinnamon, sandalwood, and vanilla from 18 months in French barriques. The recipient of multiple awards and 90+ point ratings, including 95 Points \u2013 Tim Atkin MW, Special Rioja Report<\/em> 2018, every serious wine lover and collector should have Valenciso\u2019s 2011 Rioja Reserva on their table and in their cellar.<\/p>\n

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

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