My Wine Festival Picks

Here's a summary of my wine festival picks. Scroll down the blog to read how I found them, and their back stories.

Arretxea Grand Reserve (Tannat, Cab Sauv, Merlot) $41
Uruguay
Inky purple, spicy, smoky. Made me crave Hy's filet mignon with gorgonzola.

Skillogalee Riesling $25
Australia's Clare Valley
Apple blossoms, lemon, refreshing, a great summer sipper.

Saxenburg 2003 Private Collection Shiraz $32
South Africa
Requisite black fruit, but not overpowering. Good value. If splurging, try their world class 2002 Select Shiraz at $125 to see how far South African wines have come.

Saxenburg 2003 Private Collection Cabernet $35
Packs a punch with black currant and cherry

Tattinger Prestige Rose Brut (PinotNoir/Pinot Meunier) $67
France
Raspberries burst on the tongue, followed by a crisp, lingering finish. Pretty in pink for summer celebrations.