Which of these statements about the wine industry is correct? Demand decreases, the industry faces rocky times. The industry is doing fine, even if volume is down, value is steady. The industry has a rosy future as drinkers switch to higher-priced wine. Continue reading “Wine sales statistics 2-1-2023”
Month: January 2023
Stromberg-Zabergäu Pinot Meunier Sparkling Rosé Extra Brut NV
Medium copper color; apple, bread, raspberry on the nose; apple, peach, nectarine, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Stromberg-Zabergäu Pinot Meunier Sparkling Rosé Extra Brut NV”
Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay Unoaked, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2021
Medium straw color; peach, pineapple, yellow apple, grapefruit on the nose; lime, peach, vanilla, green apple, melon, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay Unoaked, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2021”
Famille Ravoire Costeval Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2021
Pale copper color; strawberry, red fruits, peach, lime zest on the nose; red fruits, strawberry, raspberry, watermelon, green apple on the palate. Continue reading “Famille Ravoire Costeval Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2021”
Wine is the most interesting drink 1-25-2023
Wine is the world’s most interesting alcoholic beverage. You expect wine columnists to make such an assertion, but we can back up the claim. Continue reading “Wine is the most interesting drink 1-25-2023”
Gillmore Mariposa Rosado de Pais 2021
Pale salmon color; strawberry, raspberry, cantaloupe, roses, earth on the nose; strawberry, anise, raspberry, cranberry on the palate. Continue reading “Gillmore Mariposa Rosado de Pais 2021”
McCall Corchaug Estate Pinot Noir, Long Island 2015
Medium ruby color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry on the nose; raspberry, tart cherry, strawberry, vanilla, spice, pepper, earth on the palate. Continue reading “McCall Corchaug Estate Pinot Noir, Long Island 2015”
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville The Pact 2018
Deep garnet-purple color; blueberry, plum, tobacco, earth, leather, violets on the nose; blueberry, blackberry, dark cherry, raspberry, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville The Pact 2018”
DuMOL Wester Reach Pinot Noir 2020
Pale ruby color; raspberry, cherry, cranberry, pomegranate on the nose; cherry, blood orange, raspberry, black tea, vanilla, spice on the palate. Continue reading “DuMOL Wester Reach Pinot Noir 2020”
Wine drinking tips 1-18-2023
As life semi-returns to pre-Covid normal, we return to restaurants and order wine. We have folks over for dinner. We pay attention to things besides vaccinations and masks. Observations, tips. Continue reading “Wine drinking tips 1-18-2023”