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”
Month: January 2024
Wine By Joe Pinot Noir, Oregon 2021
Medium ruby color; raspberry, Bing cherry, plum, boysenberry, strawberry, cranberry, earth, cedar on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Wine By Joe Pinot Noir, Oregon 2021”
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”
Benziger Family Winery Chardonnay 2022
Pale gold color; yellow apple, pear, apricot, lemon meringue, mango, oak spice, butter on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Benziger Family Winery Chardonnay 2022”
Famille Perrin Luberon La Vieille Ferme Reserve Sparkling Blanc
Pale gold color; peach-pear, lemon, citrus, yellow apple, bread yeast/brioche, minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Famille Perrin Luberon La Vieille Ferme Reserve Sparkling Blanc”
Tenuta L’Impostino Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2017
Dark ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blueberry, roasted tomato, raspberry, plum, blackberry, cranberry, mint, spice on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Tenuta L’Impostino Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC 2017”
Barton & Guestier Les Petites Parcelles Vouvray 2021
Pale straw color; white flowers, grapefruit, lemon, pear, peach, pineapple, melon, honey, minerals on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Barton & Guestier Les Petites Parcelles Vouvray 2021”
Laura Catena interview Part Five 1-17-2024
Dr. Laura Catena, managing director of Bodega Catena Zapata, is considered the face of Argentine wine and a major spokesperson for wine in general. Continue reading “Laura Catena interview Part Five 1-17-2024”