Dr. Laura Catena, managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, is considered the face of Argentine wine. Continue reading “Laura Catena interview Part Four 12-6-2023”
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Left Bend Winery Mashup V7 Solera Red Wine
Deep ruby color; dried cherry, plum, sandalwood, pomegranate, blackcurrant, cedar, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Left Bend Winery Mashup V7 Solera Red Wine”
Bryn Mawr Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
Pale ruby color; cherry, raspberry, strawberry, light spice, cinnamon, cedar, plum on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Bryn Mawr Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019”
King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Medium ruby color; raspberry, blueberry, dark cherry, cranberry, black tea, vanilla, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021”
Schnaitmann Steinwiege Lemberger Dry Württemberg 2018
Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, black cherry, redcurrant, spice, smoke, graphite, forest floor on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Schnaitmann Steinwiege Lemberger Dry Württemberg 2018”
Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2023
Pale straw color; grapefruit, passionfruit, peach, lemon, honeydew melon, white nectarine on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2023”
Domaine Nicolas Brunet Vouvray Brut 2020
Medium gold color; yellow apple, peach-pear, quince, honeydew melon, lemon, minerality, honey, toasted bread on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Nicolas Brunet Vouvray Brut 2020”
Domaine Amirault Crémant de Loire Les Quarterons Brut NV
Pale gold color; apple, peach, lemon-citrus, quince, honeydew melon, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Domaine Amirault Crémant de Loire Les Quarterons Brut NV”
Gruet Brut Rosé NV
Pale salmon color; strawberry, plum, bread yeast, flowers on the nose; strawberry, raspberry, cherry, hint of minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Gruet Brut Rosé NV”
Qvevri 11-29-2023
It seems inevitable. Whatever is “in” eventually will be “out.” Whatever is out eventually will be the next big thing. In the wine world, orange/amber wine and qvevri are examples. Continue reading “Qvevri 11-29-2023”