2018 was a good year for wine, at least here at The Haute Life! 2018 marks the year we were introduced to the amazing folks at Post Road Liquors Over the past year, we’ve been introduced to so many wonderful wines and even new varieties! Here are our top ten favorite Post Road Liquor wine recommendations from 2018. We can’t wait to taste what 2019 has for us!
1. 2016 RAEBURN RUSSIAN RIVER CHARDONNAY
COST – $17.99
GRAPE – Chardonnay
COUNTRY – United States
REGION – Russian River, Sonoma, California
TASTING NOTES – A balanced expression with mild oak influence lending itself to soft vanilla notes, complemented by a bright pear/nectarine undertone. Perfect as an aperitif!
2. 2016 CHATEAU MILLE ANGES BLANC
COST – $24.99
GRAPE – Sauvignon Blanc
COUNTRY – France
REGION – Bordeaux
TASTING NOTES – Superb nose, complex, full-bodied, the wine is ripe and fresh at the same time, showing intense flavors of exotic fruits, floral and mineral notes. The palate is similarly rich, with wonderful fruit aromas that persist on the lengthy finish, while preserving a delicious vivacity.
3. 2016 CASA CASTILLO MONASTRELL
COST – $12.00- $20.00
GRAPE – Monastrell, with a smidge of Garnacha and Syrah
COUNTRY – Spain
REGION – Jumilla
TASTING NOTES – A pleasant red with a wild edge: floral (roses) and bramble aromas on the nose over a background of red and black fruit. Fresh, slightly earthy palate with grainy tannins; good rusticity and very pleasant to drink. Great value.
4. GRAN PASSIONE ROSSO
COST – $14.98
GRAPE – 60% Merlot, 40% Corvina
COUNTRY – Italy
REGION – Veneto
TASTE/NOTES – Rich purple color, luscious nose full of sweet ripe dark cherry, plum, vanilla and Christmas spice. Nice balance between tannins and acidity. All in all – velvety red.
5. ROBERT SINSKEY PINOT GRIS LATE
COST – $29.99
GRAPE – Pinot Gris
COUNTRY – California
REGION – Sonoma
TASTING NOTES – A bouquet of aromas with honeysuckle, pear, apricot and peach with back notes of walnut, almond and tarragon. Initially a bit tight, the wine blossoms with a spin in the glass. The flavor mimics the aroma with the addition of lemon curd and clover honey with a snap of fresh ginger that accentuates the supple, nectar-like mid-palate and a lingering, almost citrus-like finish.
6. 2017 PINE RIDGE CHENIN BLANC + VIOGNIER
COST – $13.99 – $16.99
GRAPE – 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier
COUNTRY – USA
REGION – Northern California, Napa Valley
TASTING NOTES – Crisp, bright, and vivacious, CB+V 2017 is an aromatic white blend boasting a bouquet of oroblanco blossoms, honeysuckle, citrus, tropical fruit, and fresh cut green herbs. The bright entry reveals lychee, key lime, white peach, grapefruit, and nectarine flavors. Lemon-lime and balanced acidity carry through the clean, gentle, lingering finish.
7. 2015 WINES OF SUBSTANCE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
COST – $19.99
GRAPE – Cabernet Sauvignon
COUNTRY – United States
REGION – Washington State/Columbia Valley
TASTE/NOSE – currant, blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, olive, asparagus, spice, ginger, oak and vanilla/ currant, blackberry, cherry, cedar and cigar box
8. #LOU ROSÉ BY PEYRASSOL
COST – $13.99 – $29.99
GRAPE – Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
COUNTRY – France
REGION – Provence
TASTING NOTES – Clear, brilliant appearance. Pale pink color with bluish reflections. The aroma is highly expressive: spicy notes combined with many small red fruits (blackcurrants, redcurrants, wild strawberries) and Peach Melba, with citrus notes at the finish. On the palate, crisp, initially mineral, and then avidly fruity. The finish majors on delicacy and slight minerality
9. DOMAINE CHEVEAU SAINT VERAN
COST – $29.99
GRAPE – Chardonnay
COUNTRY – France
REGION – St. Veran, Maconnais, Southern Burgundy
TASTING NOTES – Very light yellow, subtle aromas of peach and pear, and honeysuckle. Notes of fresh almond, butter and sometimes honey. Dry and round with a minerality.
10. 2016 ALTANUTA PINOT GRIGIO
COST – $16.99
GRAPE – Pinot Grigio
COUNTRY – Italy
REGION – Valdadige
POST ROAD’S DESCRIPTION – Crisp citrus, creamy mouthfeel, dry finish, crowd-pleasing cocktail wine from the Valdadige region of Italy.
TASTING NOTES – Creamy with yellow fruit, dried apricot, to which spicy, herbaceous notes mingle. It has a solid ripe acidity structure, which makes it lively and refreshing, with a long finish.
Thank you to Post Road Liquors 44 Boston Post Road Wayland, MA, for opening our palates to all these wonderful bottles of wine, as well as their expertise!
Stop in to experience the first class service and selection. You can also find the same excellent services at their other locations, as follows:
Upper Falls Liquors
150 Needham Street
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 969-9200
Needham Wine & Spirits
1257 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-1171
Auburndale Wine & Spirit
2102 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 244-2772
