Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne NV

Pale gold color; citrus, lemon, nectarine, green apple, peach-pear, brioche-buttered biscuit, ginger, white flowers on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne NV”

Laura Catena interview Part Two 11-8-2023

Dr. Laura Catena is managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, one of Argentina’s leading wineries, and spokesperson for the brand. This is part two of my recent interview. Continue reading “Laura Catena interview Part Two 11-8-2023”

Famille Lesgourgues Château Haut Selve Graves Blanc 2019

Medium gold color; white peach, pear, apple, citrus, lemon, oak, vanilla, honey, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Famille Lesgourgues Château Haut Selve Graves Blanc 2019”

Cantina Kurtatsch Müller Thurgau, Südtirol, Alto Adige DOC 2021

Pale gold color; peach, white apple, nutmeg, herbs, peppermint, lemon-lime, minerals–flint on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Cantina Kurtatsch Müller Thurgau, Südtirol, Alto Adige DOC 2021”

Agriverde Natum Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021

Deep ruby color; plum, blackberry, sour cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, mulberry on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Agriverde Natum Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2021”

Laura Catena interview Part One 11-1-2023

Laura Catena is considered the face of Argentine wine and a wine world leader. I recently interviewed her and will share the interview in columns in November and December. Continue reading “Laura Catena interview Part One 11-1-2023”

Baia’s Wine Tsitska-Tsolikouri-Krakhuna White Dry Qvevri Wine 2021

Pale gold-amber color; light floral notes and straw on the nose; sweet apple, citrus, apricot, pear, butter, minerality on the palate. Continue reading “Baia’s Wine Tsitska-Tsolikouri-Krakhuna White Dry Qvevri Wine 2021”

Harvey & Harriet Red Wine Blend, San Luis Obispo County 2019

Deep ruby color; black fruits, black cherry, plum, blueberry, blackberry, charred meat, espresso, caramel, cedar on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Harvey & Harriet Red Wine Blend, San Luis Obispo County 2019”