Rather than participating in Dry January, as many people do, we like to celebrate Try January. This is the month when we try different wines that we’ve never had before to discover our new favorites and go-tos.
We’ve limited our list to just 10 wines that we’re trying this month for Try January.
photo courtesy of Tangent Wine's Instagram
Tangent Pinot Gris
This medium-bodied Pinot Gris comes from central California. It has aromatics of orange blossom, pineapple, grapefruit, and a hint of pepper. You’ll then taste flavors of peach, tangerine, and green apple. It’s been described as a well-balanced and memorable wine.
photo courtesy of Roy Estate's Instagram
Roy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Coming from Napa Valley this limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon is aged up to 29 months in French oak barrels. It’s been described as having a pleasing mouthfeel and spiced fruit aromas.
photo courtesy of Field Recordings' Instagram
Field Recordings Domo Arigato
This is a Ramato-style wine made with skin-contact Pinot Gris. It has tasting notes of fresh pears, and apricot preserves, sprinkled with white pepper. This wine gets its distinct flavors by blending three vineyards from three different areas in central California.
photo courtesy of Good Harbor's Instagram
Good Harbor Pinot Grigio
This Michigan-grown white carries aromas of ripe pear and lemon rind. This wine has a full mid-palate followed by balanced acidity, a long finish, and a rich creamy texture.
photo courtesy of Tarpon Cellars' Instagram
Tarpon Cellars Cambaro Red
This wine is described as the perfect summer red because it is highly chillable. Using 90% carbonic maceration this red blend has aromas of cranberry and red jolly rancher. On entry, the palate shifts to more red and purple fruits with accents of Twizzlers and violet.
photo courtesy of Sojourn Cellars' Instagram
Sojourn Cellars Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers layers of dark red and blue fruit flavors with hints of cocoa and dried herbs. This wine tastes best after being decanted or aerated and will age up to 15 years.
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Kellerei Cantina Terlan Pinot Grigio
This Italian Pinot Grigio has so much depth and will leave you feeling satisfied. To the nose this wine pairs pear, lychee, and white melon, and on entry it is finely balanced with aromas of black tea and exotic fruits.
photo courtesy of Pegasus Bay's Instagram
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir
This New Zealand Pinot Noir is a bright, ruby red color, with cherry, plum, and pomegranate aromas. It offers savory flavors like cinnamon, mushroom, and truffle with a supple mouthfeel.
photo courtesy of Inniskillin's Instagram
Inniskillin Vidal Niagara Penninsula Sparkling Icewine
This unique sparkling icewine from Canada boasts aromatics of peach, orange, and mango. Flavors of vanilla and passionfruit intertwine with a caramel sweetness which are lightened by the bubbles.
photo courtesy of The Calling's Instagram
The Calling Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
This American wine is refreshing and floral from the Russian River Valley. Lemon, peach, and honey waft from the glass while rose, pear, and honey fill the palate with this medium-to-full-bodied wine.
Join us in Try January this year and enjoy a variety of new wines! And for those bold red wines we’re trying we’ll be aerating them with one of Aervana’s one-touch wine aerators.