It is high summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What wine fits into the zeitgeist of pools splashing with bikini-clad frolickers slathered in sun screens, outdoor cooking, indoor binge watching movies on a wide screen while the AC heroically soldiers on? Continue reading “High summer wine 7-9-2025”
Tag: winemaking
Textbook Vineyards Cover-To-Cover Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley, The Pey Family 2022
Deep ruby color; black cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, black pepper, chocolate, caramel on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Textbook Vineyards Cover-To-Cover Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley, The Pey Family 2022”
Beronia Graciano Rioja, España DOCa 2020
Deep ruby-black color; black plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry, green pepper, almonds, walnuts, chocolate, mint, balsamic on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Beronia Graciano Rioja, España DOCa 2020”
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Porto
Deep amber-garnet-tawny color; dried figs, dried dates, dried apricot, hazelnut, almond, caramel, butterscotch, orange peel, honey, cedar, nutty aromas and flavors, oak on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Porto”
Boring wines 7-2-2025
As someone who loves writing and wine, it was a quick and easy call 17 years ago when the local newspaper publisher asked me to write about wine in his publication. Continue reading “Boring wines 7-2-2025”
Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco, Alentejo DOC 2022
Pale gold color; white peach, grapefruit, white plum, Meyer lemon, mango, pineapple, honeysuckle, jasmine, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco, Alentejo DOC 2022”
Günter + Regina Triebaumer Blaufränkisch Reserve, Burgenland, Austria 2019
Deep ruby color; raspberry, cherry, blackberry, strawberry, dark plum, cinnamon, clove, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Günter + Regina Triebaumer Blaufränkisch Reserve, Burgenland, Austria 2019”
Château de Valcombe Costières de Nîmes Rouge 2022
Deep purple color; plum, blackberry, blueberry, black olives, pepper, meat-bacon, garrigue (scent of wild, aromatic scrubland), spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Château de Valcombe Costières de Nîmes Rouge 2022”
VARA Winery VARAxLG Brut Blanc de Blancs American Sparkling Wine NV
Medium straw-gold color; Meyer lemon, almond, grapefruit, green apple, honeysuckle, hint of honey, brioche, minerality-salinity on the nose and palate. Continue reading “VARA Winery VARAxLG Brut Blanc de Blancs American Sparkling Wine NV”
Expensive wine 6-25-2025
People ask what was the most expensive wine I ever received for review. I think their question reflects curiosity about what wine I get to review and how does expensive wine taste. Continue reading “Expensive wine 6-25-2025”