Brian Ager

9.2

A delicious Provencal style rosé with a blend of Cinsault/Syrah/Grenache/Merlot grapes. Wondefully aromatic with jasmine, honeysuckle, and strawberry coming through. The pallate adds complexity via a salty minerality and a perfectly balanced refreshing acidity. Worth noting that this rosé improved after warming and was still just as good on day two. Paired quite well with ginger pork meatballs & bok choy! ($17) [7/3/20] — 5 days ago

Brian Ager

8.4

A rich plump rosé that starts with aromas reminiscent of a a fresh fruit salad: orange, melon & strawberry. The pallate brings a tinge of sweetness in the form of candied apple, but it falls a little flat due to its low acidity. However it actually paired very well with spicy chicken enchiladas! Number 1 of our 12 rosés of summer thanks to @Michael Ager @Anne Ager ! [5/26/20] — a month ago

Brian Ager

8.4

An decent example of inexpensive Australian Shiraz with blckberry and sweet tobacco smoke on the nose. These same flavors carry over to the pallate with the addition of hints black pepper albeit with a hot finish possibly due to this wines higher alcohol (14.3٪). Note that this is my 3rd Winc wine and I continue to be unimpressed. However it did pair decently with a delicious dinner of steaks & mushroom agrodocle! ($13) [5/3/20] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

9.1

100% Pinot Noir from a small producer in Willamette Valley, OR and came from a single acre of land there. Starts with an inviting nose of cherries, dried leaves, and hints of mushrooms. The pallate comes across as fruit forward at first with tart cherry and cranberry taking center stage with tertiary flavors of clove, allspice on the finish. A joy to taste this handcrafted wine and a perfect pairing with spiced salmon & ramp butter couscous! ($25) [6/22/20] — 16 days ago

Brian Ager

9.2

Pale pink in the glass this rosé looks to be a rather unassuming, but it is bursting with fresh strawberries and grapefruit on the nose. The pallet adds lively minerality, lemon zest, and a zip of effervescence. Wonderful value and paired perfectly with seared salmon with sweet chili glaze! ($12) [5/22/20] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

7.9

A poor start with somewhat stale aromas of pear and overripe banana. The pallate is an improvement as you get a bit of lemon zest brightness but not much else. All in all this WINC Grüner is a disappointment with none of the typical unique minerality & acidity present in a good example. At least the food we paired it with was delicious, seared chicken & spicy potatoes with black bean-chile sauce! ($15) [5/17/20] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

9.0

A blend of 4 Portuguese grape varieties with the majority being the full bodied Touriga Nacional. It has an intense and pleasant nose of plum, violet flowers, and hints of coffee beans & black pepper. Full bodied silky pallate with plum, blueberry, & dark chocolate coming through, along with robust but not overpowering tannins. An excellent pairing with marinated flank steak & wild ramp chimichurri! ($12) [4/25/20] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

9.0

Brisk and refreshing Pinot Noit rosé with strawberries, orange, and a background of creme fraiche on the nose. Well balanced acidity on the pallate with flavors of strawberry, grapefruit, a bit tropical flair coming through with a hint of guava. Definitely kept coming back for more and it paired outstanding with a perfect evening outside! Number 2 of our 12 rosés of summer. @Michael Ager @Anne Ager [6/11/20] — a month ago

Brian Ager

8.9

A delicious blend of mostly Malbec, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. The Malbec initially takes center stage with classic aromas of black cherry, raisin, & sweet tobacco. Full bodied on the pallate but the Merlot definitely mellows the wine as it has medium well integrated tannins along with flavors of blackberry, baking spices & vanilla. aired nicely with NY strip streaks & grilled asparagus! ($20) [6/5/20] — a month ago

Brian Ager

8.7

Bright and refreshing this Kirkland Côtes de Provence rosé definitely overdelivers for the price! Grapefruit zest, elderflower & a slatey minerality on the nose followed by a bright acidity and added flavors of ripe strawberry. I'll definitely continue to buy this rose whenever I come across it. Paired well with and added brightness to tonight's dinner of Mexican spiced salmon with creamy cilantro sauce. ($9) [4/30/20] — 2 months ago