The wine world divides into two camps: factory wines and distinct wines. That artificial division is black and white while the wine world is grey; it is simplistic and annoys those who recognize nuance. But the paradigm works in broad stroke terms. Let’s explore. Continue reading “Mass production vs great wine 4-19-2023”
Tag: wine tasting descriptors
Duchman Family Winery Roussanne, Oswald Vineyard 2020
Deep straw color; tropical fruit, baked pear, herb tea on the nose; Meyer lemon, pear, apricot, tropical fruit, bread on the palate. Continue reading “Duchman Family Winery Roussanne, Oswald Vineyard 2020”
Don Olegario Albariño, Rias Baixas 2019
Pale straw color; lemon-lime, orange peel, melon, apple, peach, honeysuckle on the nose; citrus, Meyer lemon-lime, apple, white peach, pear, salinity on the palate. Continue reading “Don Olegario Albariño, Rias Baixas 2019”
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Heritage Fuente Alto 2020
Deep ruby color; blackberry, plum, vanilla, oak, mint on the nose; black fruits—blackberry, plum, black cherry, blackcurrant, dark olive, chocolate, mint, oak spice on the palate. Continue reading “Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Heritage Fuente Alto 2020”
Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2022
Pale copper color; grapefruit, orange peel, strawberry, melon, delicate florals on the initially faint nose; strawberry, lime, watermelon, raspberry, cherry on the palate. Continue reading “Stoller Family Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, Willamette Valley 2022”
Vilarnau Rosé Delicat Brut Reserva NV
Deep copper color; cherry, raspberry, peach, red fruits, bread yeast on soft nose; apple, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, ruby red grapefruit, nectarine on the palate. Continue reading “Vilarnau Rosé Delicat Brut Reserva NV”
Di Giovanna Vurría Grillo, Sicilia IGT 2020
Medium gold color; yellow apple, pear, floral nose; green apple, grapefruit, lemon-lime, peach, honeydew melon, almonds on the palate. Continue reading “Di Giovanna Vurría Grillo, Sicilia IGT 2020”
Mack & Schühle Art of Earth Prosecco Frizzante DOC
Pale straw color; flowers, green apple, peach, acacia flowers on the nose; green apple, honeydew melon, pear on the palate. Continue reading “Mack & Schühle Art of Earth Prosecco Frizzante DOC”
Weingut Richard Böcking Böcking Privat Riesling Sekt Trocken, Mosel NV
Medium straw color; lemon-lime, jasmine, green apple on the nose; Meyer lemon, apricot, beeswax on the palate. Continue reading “Weingut Richard Böcking Böcking Privat Riesling Sekt Trocken, Mosel NV”
Wine grapes 11,000 years old 4-5-2023
It is long established that grapevines and wine date back thousands of years. Until recently, the accepted date was 8,000 years ago. New research has pushed that back to 11,000 years. Continue reading “Wine grapes 11,000 years old 4-5-2023”