Rich gold-straw color with hints of green; green apple, flowers on the nose; apple, pear, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Kettmeir Pinot Bianco Alto Adige–Südtirol DOC 2014”
Category: Wine & Grapes
Cab-merlot
Cab or merlot—vino version of “Ginger or Mary Ann?”
Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are America’s most popular red wines. Each has its own set of characteristics. Differences not only fuel debate about which is best, differences complement each other—which is why Bordeaux blends (usually with help from other grapes, especially cabernet franc) rank among the world’s greatest wines. Continue reading “Cab-merlot”
New-Old World
New World. Old World. What’s with those wine categories?
Any description must be broad, but terms can be explained with that caveat accepted. Continue reading “New-Old World”
Bordeaux-Burgundy 10-21-2015
Bordeaux and Burgundy: both French, both delicious, both wonderful, both so different. Continue reading “Bordeaux-Burgundy 10-21-2015”
Sauv blanc 9-9-2015
Sauvignon blanc ranks as world class wine after once being associated with poorboy plonk or snooty French names no one understood. Long, strange journey.
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Varieties of wines
There are more than 5,000 varieties of wine grapes (Vitis vinifera). About 230 are used to make quality wine. Only some 80 varietals account for the bulk of production. Continue reading “Varieties of wines”
Texas Wines
Writing about Texas wines can be an April Fool’s errand, fraught with opportunity to offend by telling the truth or not praising enough. Continue reading “Texas Wines”
Porto
Four days until year’s longest night. Time for crackling fires, reflections, port wine. Continue reading “Porto”
Chilean wines
By Gus Clemens
With Chile’s Concha y Toro recently named world’s top still wine brand, closer look at the country. Continue reading “Chilean wines”
Amarone—high alcohol
By Gus Clemens
Amarone is amazing wine created in Italy’s Valpolicella region (Valpolicella is region, not a grape) centered around city of Verona. Continue reading “Amarone—high alcohol”