What influences your wine buying? 5-29-2024

In an opinion survey by YouGov, Americans claimed “bottle or label design” was the least important factor in their selection of a wine. Continue reading “What influences your wine buying? 5-29-2024”

Gigondas La Cave Le Dit De Saint Tronquet, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2022

Deep ruby color; black olive, cherry, raspberry, cranberry, red berries, herbs, thyme, leather, pepper on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Gigondas La Cave Le Dit De Saint Tronquet, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2022”

What do Americans think about wine? 5-22-2024

What wines do Americans prefer, how much are they willing to pay for it, and what are their general views about wine? Continue reading “What do Americans think about wine? 5-22-2024”

Wine glut pitfalls 5-15-2024

The world has a glut of wine. In some ways, a good thing for wine buyers. With supply up and demand down, wine makers have to make sacrifices to move their product. The old seller’s adage applies: “I would rather have 50% of something than 100% of nothing.” Continue reading “Wine glut pitfalls 5-15-2024”

Cockburn’s No. 1 Special Reserve Porto NV

Deep ruby-garnet color; black plum, dark cherry, blackberry jam, raspberry, raisin, chocolate, oak on the nose and palate Continue reading “Cockburn’s No. 1 Special Reserve Porto NV”

Wine descriptors Part Two 4-10-2024

Continuing our investigation of wine descriptors. Last week we noted wine shares the same molecules as familiar, pleasant tastes and smells. But what about all those weird descriptors? Continue reading “Wine descriptors Part Two 4-10-2024”