Roches Neuves, "Terres Chauds," Saumur-Champigny, France, Cabernet Franc, 2023 Right Bank

Roches Neuves, "Terres Chauds," Saumur-Champigny, France, Cabernet Franc, 2023 Right BankExemplary Cabernet Franc with notes of black cherry, cassis, forest herbs, a bright pepper. Enjoy with a Sunday roast with dressing or a charcuterie board.

Enjoy with veal piccata with capers or mushroom risotto with truffle shavings

Enjoy with smoked chicken or lamb chops

Great with dark chocolate or cured cheeses like cheddar and manchego

A totally dry

Distillery: Campagnia dei Caraibi

Noted Botanicals: Sweet Valencia oranges and bitter Curaçao oranges with gentian root

this wine goes well with fresh lemony pasta or shrimp ceviche

This is great for baby showers or just when you want something bubbly without a headache

and full of energy

wild sage brush

Winery: Pernod Ricard

These days riesling can be bone dry or have just enough sugar to soften the blow of bracing acidity