Month: January 2024

Terroir is that baffling French term you often encounter with wine. There is another French term that sums up the meaning of terroir—je ne sais quoi [something that cannot be fully described or expressed]. Continue reading →

Medium ruby color; raspberry, Bing cherry, plum, boysenberry, strawberry, cranberry, earth, cedar on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; sour cherry, black plum, raspberry, roasted tomato, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Medium gold color; green and Golden Delicious apple, pear, peach, citrus, lemon-lime, white flowers, some pleasant oak and butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

You likely have seen the description “old vine” on a wine label. What exactly does that mean and is it important? Continue reading →

Pale gold color; yellow apple, pear, apricot, lemon meringue, mango, oak spice, butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Pale gold color; peach-pear, lemon, citrus, yellow apple, bread yeast/brioche, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Dark ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blueberry, roasted tomato, raspberry, plum, blackberry, cranberry, mint, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Pale straw color; white flowers, grapefruit, lemon, pear, peach, pineapple, melon, honey, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading →

Dr. Laura Catena, managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, is considered the face of Argentine wine and a major spokesperson for wine in general. Continue reading →