Empire Wine Top Monthly Picks

" The A to Z Rose has bright and vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, red currants, peach, watermelon, cherries, raspberries and hibiscus with hints of rosemary and thyme. In the mouth, the juicy attack is a riot of red fruit and melon flavors that move into a mid-palate that is bright and rich all

" Intense mineral and sea salt notes give this a racy allure. Crisp green apple and white cherry are rich and finely textured. This really hums on the finish with ripe citrus and kiwifruit notes. An elegant, minerally complex wine with the classic garden spice of this great site. Klosterberg was

"Floral and fresh with rich melony fruit flavors, mint and a brisk, elegant finish, this refreshing white is produced by famed winemaker Ales Kristancic of Movia Vineyards. Perfect for spring and summer sipping!" ~ Winery notes

"This dark purple Blend is composed of Old Vine Syrah and Monastrell. Notes of smoke, earth, spice box, and assorted black fruits lead to a full-bodied, complex, rich wine with loads of ripe fruit with a long smooth finish."~Winery notes

Wine Advocate 88"The 2011 Foloi from the Peloponnese (the prior appellation of Pisatis is no appropriate given the addition of some Viognier) is 85% Roditis, the rest Viognier, although the latter is not listed on the label. This is in fine form this year, with a typically elegant mid-palate, yet

“ReCit” means “little King” in the local dialect, and we believe that is exactly what Arneis represents in the context of native Italian varieties. A fragrant wine with an intense nose, it is distinguished by long, well-balanced acidity, well-supported by plenty of body and structure. An ideal match

Robert Parker 90"This cuvee may qualify as the 'wine bargain of the year.' A Champagne-like sparkling rose from the largely forgotten area of Bugey (which only received appellation status in 2009), this low alcohol (8%) offering is made from 90% Gamay and 10% Poulsard (an indigenous grape of the

Wine Advocate 92"The 2009 Carmignano Il Sasso is striking. Freshly cut flowers, red berries, spices and mint are all woven together nicely in this vibrant, perfumed Carmignano. Layers of fruit build to an intense, mineral-laced finish. Il Sasso is mostly Sangiovese, with some Cabernet Sauvignon

Rhone Report 91-93+"One of the top barrel samples, the 2011 Pierre Amadieu Vacqueyras La Grangeliére checks in as a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah that is aged 60% in tank, and 40% in 2-year-old barrels. Ripe, textured, and gorgeously rich, it offers up notions of bing cherry, licorice,

"Les Rocailles is a true earthly paradise nestled in the French Alps, and the source of Pierre Boniface’s wonderful wines from Savoie. These wines represent great values, and will be a revelation to those unfamiliar with the unique and distinctive wines of Savoie.This mouth-watering rosé offers