Crljenak kaštelanski (pronounce Tserl-yee-ehnak Kashh-tell-ann-skee). Primitivo (pronounce pri-meh-TEE-Voh). Or, if you are confounded by Croation and intimidated by Italian, go with the California pronunciation: zinfandel (‘zin-fən-del). Continue reading “Zinfandel’s names”
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More wine tidbits
More notes of interest from the wine world: Continue reading “More wine tidbits”
Wine tidbits
Good news, bad news, an interesting wine factoid: Continue reading “Wine tidbits”
Expensive wine characteristics
Collectible wine. Nice to dream about, unlikely to be acquired. You probably are not going to spend more on a bottle of wine than on your daughter’s wedding. Continue reading “Expensive wine characteristics”
Natural wine
“Natural” wine—next big thing in the avant-garde wine world. What is that all about? Continue reading “Natural wine”
Winsome wine facts
Some winsome wine facts to amuse and entertain you over your morning cup of coffee or evening sips of wine: Continue reading “Winsome wine facts”
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading “Old vine zin”
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading “Old vine zin”
Cases de Pène Penya Côtes Catalanes Viognier 2016
Medium straw color; expected exotic viognier nose of mango, pineapple, peach; melon, honeyed peach, orange zest, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Cases de Pène Penya Côtes Catalanes Viognier 2016”
Vega Sicilia Oremus Furmint Mandolás 2016
Pale straw color; orange peel, dried herbs, jasmine on the nose; mandarin orange, green apple, lemon zest, white peach and pear on the palate. Continue reading “Vega Sicilia Oremus Furmint Mandolás 2016”