{"id":4922,"date":"2023-07-06T17:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T00:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=4922"},"modified":"2023-11-06T15:11:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T23:11:49","slug":"whats-coming-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/blog\/whats-coming-july-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Coming July 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/the-premier-series.htm\">The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Premier Series<\/a> is pleased to offer four exceptional wines in July from three countries.\u00a0 Leading this month\u2019s features is the <strong>2021 <\/strong><strong>J. Bouchon Canto Sur<\/strong>, which emanates from old dry farmed vines from Chile\u2019s Maule Valley.\u00a0 Brilliant in color with violet notes the 2021 J. Bouchon Canto Sur dazzles the eye and beckons the taster to dive right in.\u00a0 And one draught of this fresh vivacious wine is all one needs to know that this is no ordinary, bland varietal offering.\u00a0 Savory scents of red and black fruits, hints of black pepper, and dried herbs grace the nose.\u00a0 Blackberry, raspberry, and wild cherry flavors infused with a cachet of wild herbs fill the mouth and glide gleefully down the throat on a bed of ripe gentle tannins.\u00a0 J. Bouchon\u2019s 2021 Canto Sur is a wine for all seasons to enjoy with abandon or to linger over as it reveals gratifying hints of exotica.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Our next Premier Series feature is the lovely <strong>2022<\/strong> <strong>Graffito Mendoza Riesling<\/strong>.\u00a0 Jimena Lopez\u2019s 2022 Graffito Riesling bears little or no resemblance to those sugary German Rieslings of yesteryear.\u00a0 For starters, the 2022 Graffito Riesling is bone dry, fresh, and hauntingly aromatic with ethereal scents of white peach, apricot, and citrus.\u00a0 In the mouth, the wine\u2019s ethereal fruit flavors burst in the mouth and are carried with laser like precision on juicy, mouthwatering acidity.\u00a0 Fresh, clean, and explosive, the strapping young 2022 Graffito Riesling finishes with a bang.\u00a0 Although primal and nowhere near its apogee Jimena Lopez\u2019s tribute to the late, great winemaker Esther Knewitz is a joy to drink now, and it will pay dividends for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>Next in this month\u2019s quartet is the <strong>2020 Mendel Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Harvested from the estate\u2019s premier vineyards and matured in 100% oak barrels for 12 months, the 2020 Mendel Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon rocks from the moment it\u2019s poured.\u00a0 Bold and beautiful in flavor, yet impeccably balanced, the 2020 Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon may be the finest quality and value Cabernet Sauvignon in the market today, as it easily puts to shame most Cabernets costing two and three times its price.\u00a0 Sporting a deep purple color, amplifying aromatics ripe with blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate, and a boatload of flavors, which are carried on ripe sensuous tannins, the 2020 Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon is nothing short of delicious.\u00a0 Add beautiful mineral notes, a deft touch of spice, and well-integrated oak tones that flow harmoniously in the wine\u2019s long satisfying finish and the 2020 Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon more than earns its keep.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out July\u2019s Premier Series portfolio is the <strong>2016 <\/strong><strong>Wildberry Estate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay<\/strong>.\u00a0 Aged to perfection and approaching its zenith the hand harvested 2016 Wildberry Estate Reserve Margaret River Chardonnay offers a brilliant golden glow, enticing aromas, and the complexity of the finest white Burgundy wines \u2013 no coincidence considering Wildberry\u2019s Estate Chardonnay is barrel fermented with 100% natural yeast in French oak barrels.\u00a0 A beguiling aroma of stone fruits, brioche, lemon curd, and spicy vanilla tones greet the nose.\u00a0 Rich, textured, and constantly changing in the mouth, Wildberry\u2019s 2016 Estate Reserve Chardonnay delights the palate with pear, melon, white peach, and a citrus twist.\u00a0 Long on the finish and impeccably balanced this is a serious world-class Chardonnay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winemonthclub.com\/the-collectors-series.htm\">The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Collector Series<\/a> is proud to offer three exceptional wines in July, beginning with Ernesto <strong>Catena\u2019s 2018 Tikal J\u00fabilo<\/strong>, a classic Bordeaux blend from Argentina\u2019s Uco Valley of Malbec (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), which integrates the best characteristics of each grape variety, resulting in a seamless, bold flavored red that puts many high-priced red Bordeaux and New World varietal bottlings of Cabernet and Malbec to shame.\u00a0 The 2018 Tikal J\u00fabilo offers an enticing bouquet redolent with the savory scents of blackberry, dark cherry, and plum interlaced with hints of cacao and vanilla.\u00a0 In the mouth, the wine\u2019s deep berry fruit, cacao, and woodland flavors unfold delightfully in a stream of polished tannins that add depth and structure with nary an edge.\u00a0 Rich in flavor, yet beautifully balanced, Tikal\u2019s J\u00fabilo is truly a joy to drink.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Our next July Collector Series offering is <strong>Jamek\u2019s 2021 Stein am Rain Gr\u00fcner Veltliner Federspiel<\/strong>.\u00a0 Wines express not only the personality of the vineyard, they also reveal the character of the winemaker, which is certainly true of Josef Jamek\u2019s 2021 Stein am Rain Gr\u00fcner Veltliner Federspiel.\u00a0 The handiwork of a great winemaker and the extraordinary 2021 vintage, the 2021 Josef Jamek offers crystalline intensity and laser-like precision.\u00a0 Lightly fruity with green apple, pear, and lemon zest Josef Jamek\u2019s Stein am Rain Gr\u00fcner Veltliner Federspiel is racy, delightfully fresh, and increasingly complex.\u00a0 Great minerality adds additional vivacity and an explosive finish.\u00a0 Intense and long in the mouth Jamek\u2019s youthful 2021 Stein am Rain Gr\u00fcner Veltliner Federspiel is a joy to drink now, yet it will continue to mature and evolve in bottle for several more years.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Completing this month\u2019s Collector Series is the certified organic <strong>2020 Emile Beyer Eguisheim Pinot Noir<\/strong>, the scion of 40-50-year-old estate vines.\u00a0 Aromatic and hauntingly beautiful, the deep ruby red 2020 Eguisheim Pinot Noir offers up savory scents of red and black cherry fruit, cranberry, and rose petal.\u00a0 Fresh and vibrant in the mouth Beyer\u2019s 2020 Eguisheim Pinot Noir graces the palate with pure red and black cherry, cranberry, and currant flavors along with touches of sandalwood, wood smoke, and crushed stones.\u00a0 Vibrant and layered with racy acidity, which adds lift and longevity, the 2020 Emile Beyer Eguisheim Pinot Noir pleases from start to finish.\u00a0 Burgundy, look out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Wine of the Month Club\u2019s Premier Series is pleased to offer four exceptional wines in July from three countries.\u00a0 Leading this month\u2019s features is 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