South Africa

Marras Piekenierskloof Grenache

Here's something unusual: A South African Pinot that is delicate, not brawny. It has light-body and up-there acidity (a fantastic food wine) with nice red cherry, strawberry, spice and forest floor notes. The acidity isn't so tart that you can't sip it -

The winemaker at Natte Valleig (said "not a filet" meaning Natte Valley) calls this a working man's Pinot for its light-body and tannins, and juicy red cherry flavors. The Cinsault grape is most often used in Rhone Valley blends in France. This one comes

Radley & Finch Cabernet Sauvignon