Valentine’s Day 2-7-2023

Valentine’s Day, the inspired capitalist fabrication of greeting card makers, florists, and chocolatiers, happens next Wednesday. Here are some notions about wine to titillate your cherished someone. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day 2-7-2023”

San Felice Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2018

Deep garnet color; plum, black olive, black cherry, black currant, blackberry, raspberry, roasted tomato, balsamic vinegar, minerality, oak spices, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “San Felice Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2018”

Weingut Burg Ravensburg Sulzfeld Pinot Noir Trocken, Baden 2017

Pale ruby color; cherry, cranberry, raspberry, plum, blackcurrant, strawberry, earth, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Weingut Burg Ravensburg Sulzfeld Pinot Noir Trocken, Baden 2017”

Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2021

Medium gold color; peach, apricot, pear, honeysuckle, nectarine, citrus, minerality, spring flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Maison Les Alexandrins Viognier 2021”

Scientific proof of terroir 1-31-2024

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 “Scientific proof of terroir 1-31-2024”

Flat Creek Estate Super Texan Red Wine Blend 2017

Deep ruby color; sour cherry, black plum, raspberry, roasted tomato, vanilla on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Flat Creek Estate Super Texan Red Wine Blend 2017”

Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco Castello Pomino 2020

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 “Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco Castello Pomino 2020”

Old Vines 1-24-2024

You likely have seen the description “old vine” on a wine label. What exactly does that mean and is it important? Continue reading “Old Vines 1-24-2024”