With the beginning of a new year, a look forward to trends in wine. Continue reading “2022 wine trends 1-5-2022”
Category: Facts About Wine
Optimism 1-4-2023
New year. No matter if you look back on 2022 with a sigh of satisfaction or you are grovelingly thankful to survive another solar circumnavigation, time for optimism. Continue reading “Optimism 1-4-2023”
Wine hangover 12-29-2021
New Year’s Eve is called “amateur drunk” night because folks who do not regularly consume alcohol decide they might as well join the “oh-be-joyous” fest on the last night of the year. Continue reading “Wine hangover 12-29-2021”
Expensive wine 12-15-2021
This being the month of lavish giving and celebration, expensive wine may be on your agenda. Here are some things to look for, and a cautionary note, too. Continue reading “Expensive wine 12-15-2021”
de Négoce OG N. 19 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, spice on the nose; cherry, raspberry, cola, oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 19 Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains 2018”
Dramatic drop in wine production 12-1-2021
At its heart, winemaking is farming. And, at its heart, farming is an inconstant, ever-challenging enterprise. The year 2021 is a case in point. Continue reading “Dramatic drop in wine production 12-1-2021”
Decanting guidelines 11-24-2021
Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. At this late date, it is likely your wine for the great American harvest feast is set. Some notes about serving it. Continue reading “Decanting guidelines 11-24-2021”
de Négoce OG N. 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, graphite, lavender on the nose; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, mocha, oak, spice on the palate. Continue reading “de Négoce OG N. 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley 2018”
Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021
Wine bottle weight is a weighty issue in the wine world. On one hand, there is the expense, waste, and carbon footprint of heavy bottles. On the other hand, bodacious bottles have a clear marketing and psychological impact. Continue reading “Weighty wine bottles 11-17-2021”
Minerality. Myth or real thing? 11-3-2021
Minerality is an imprecise, controversial wine descriptor. Does it mean anything? Does it mean whatever someone wants it to mean? Continue reading “Minerality. Myth or real thing? 11-3-2021”