Susan's Wine Club

Jun 2023 Selection

The 2020 Tikveš Belo is a white wine primarily made from Smederevka, a North Macedonian indigenous variety that is neither too fruity or too savory but just right with a hint of the Mediterranean salinity.

Jun 2023 Selection

The 2019 Tikveš Barovo is a winter power station of a wine that is enormous, deeply colored in the glass with aromas of sweet heavy spice and is highly textural on the palate.

May 2023 Selection

This Australian winery sourced these grapes from the superb pinot noir vineyards in New Zealand, used innovative production techniques with minimal intervention to produce a wine that is expressive of its terroir while being both nuanced and complex with vibrant fruit flavors and balanced acidity.

Apr 2023 Selection

Gratallops’ steep slopes of slate produce high-quality wines with a distinct minerality, character and depth such as this with its aromas of blackberry, plum, and black cherry, hints of spice and vanilla, and full-bodied, well-structured flavors of black fruit, tobacco, and dark chocolate.

Apr 2023 Selection

This wine is a blend of White Garnacha and Parellada, a local grape from the Penedès, that is clear and bright gold in color, offering crisp and refreshing flavors of green apple, lemon zest, and a subtle minerality.

May 2023 Selection

From the cool-climate high-quality vineyards in Tasmania that produce grapes with excellent fruit intensity, comes this delightful chardonnay that had minimal contact with the grape skins and was fermented in 85% stainless-steel tanks to produce a wine with purity of fruit and a pristine acidity that offers youthful and zingy citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit and a creamy mouthfeel and a lovely zesty finish.

Mar 2023 Selection

Rust En Vrede is considered to be one of the finest estates in South Africa, where its Cabernet Sauvignon is described as, “Expressive black fruit jumps out of the glass. Juicy black cherry and cassis combine with blueberries, licorice and sandalwood.”

Mar 2023 Selection

This 100% Chenin Blanc is from the Perdeberg region of South Africa where the hand-harvested grapes are sorted, destemmed, and lightly crushed to produce a wine the winemaker describes as, having, “an abundance of tropical fruit and some honeysuckle blossoms, yellow stone fruit, peach and passionfruit.”

Feb 2023 Selection

This straw-colored wine is considered to be one of the best examples of a Falanghina, with its intense aromatic nose of white flowers and fruit and a fresh taste that is balanced by a clean mouth-watering finish.

Feb 2023 Selection

This Southern Italian bold red grape ripens late to produce a wine that is intense ruby red, with a nose of wild berry, licorice and herbal notes, and a taste that is balanced with a finish reminiscent of fresh fruit.

Jan 2023 Selection

Many Domäne Wachau vineyards are steep and terraced with the very best vinified separately to produce single vineyard Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings such as this classic example, characterized by fresh fruit, pronounced minerality, and a distinct peppery flavor.

Jan 2023 Selection

Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grown in soils containing clay and limestone and harvested by hand for a soft pressing to produce a wine displaying nice strawberry and wild cherry fruit, with a touch of richness on the mid palate.

Dec 2022 Selection

The 2018 Upshot White blends Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc to produce wine with flavors of melon, peach and wet stone minerality that are followed by a crisp full finish.

Dec 2022 Selection

Dow’s 2016 vintage was produced from a region that had 40% more rain than the previous 30-years averaged, to produce fruit that led to balanced, elegant wines.

Nov 2022 Selection

The 2021 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Rouge is a wine made from Gamay grapes grown in the Beaujolais region of France, known for its bright, fruity bouquet and a light, smooth taste.

Nov 2022 Selection

The 2020 Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold is a wine made from a blend of grape varieties grown in the Languedoc region of France and known for its unique orange color and rich, complex flavor profile.

Oct 2022 Selection

The 2021 Domaine Régis Minet Pouilly Fumé is a wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the Pouilly Fumé region of France, known for its crisp acidity, minerality, and characteristic smoky, gunflint flavors.

Oct 2022 Selection

The 2018 Domaine Gallety Côtes Du Vivarais Rouge is a wine made from a blend of grape varieties grown in the Côtes du Vivarais region of France, known for its rich, full-bodied structure and complex, spicy aroma.

Sep 2022 Selection

The Saldo Zinfandel is a wine made from Zinfandel grapes, known for its intense, full-bodied flavor profile, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of black pepper.

Sep 2022 Selection

The 2021 Saldo Chenin Blanc is a wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes, known for its bright acidity, minerality and a wide range of aromas and flavors, such as green apple, lemon, honey and mineral notes.

Aug 2022 Selection

The 2019 Catena Malbec is a wine made from Malbec grapes grown in the high altitude vineyards of Argentina, known for its deep, dark color and rich, full-bodied flavor profile, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and a hint of spice.

Aug 2022 Selection

The 2018 Salentein Reserve Chardonnay is a wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Uco Valley of Argentina, known for its complex, full-bodied flavor profile, with notes of tropical fruit, butter and oak, and a refined acidity.

Jul 2022 Selection

The 2020 Ramón Bilbao Albariño is a wine made from Albariño grapes grown in the Rías Baixas region of Spain, known for its crisp acidity and minerality, with notes of green apple, peach and citrus fruits, and a subtle floral aroma.

Jul 2022 Selection

The 2020 Grgich Hills Estate Rosé is a wine made from a blend of grape varieties, grown in Napa Valley, California and known for its dry, crisp and refreshing taste, with notes of strawberries, raspberries and citrus fruits.