Malbec ~ A Primal Variety ~ Wild and Sleek
Copyright : Kseniya Abramova As I was inviting our friends Carole and Rob Rinne to share a tasting of four Malbecs, I had this brain poof… “I wondered what vines in South America had any phylloxera problems?” I vaguely remembered that Chile hadn’t, or was it Argentina? What if it’s all vines in Chile and […]
Why do I love French Wines? ~ 2017 Les BilaHaut Rosè les Vignes de Pays D’OC, for Example
Crafted for Maison M. Chapoutier, the 2017 Les BilaHaut Rosè les Vignes de Pays D’OC safely arrived. So easy to enjoy, a consistent brand. This is a wine to bring to pétanque and be the hit of the party. Rosé is such a fun experience. It adds a rosy glow to any gathering. So much […]
2017 Côtes-du-Rhône Samorëns Rosé Domaine Ferraton Père & Fils
A Rose by Any Other Name ~ Rosé PREFACE: HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try SCIENCE ~ WINEMAKING SOUL ~ SAMPLE My tasting notes Imported from Sera Wine Imports, New York, NY 2017 Côtes-du-Rhône […]
García Carrión’s Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut NV Cava
García Carrión, situated in Penedes, Spain, is a winery with a large portfolio, and has delicious sparkling offerings from Jaume Serra Cristalino. The sparkling Cavas are a Brut Cava, Rosé, and Extra Dry. Each one is great for every occasion, including no particular occasion at all. They definitely fit into an easy value brand category, […]
Limerick Lane Offers History in a Glass and Depth in Structure
Given to me by Jake Bilbro of Limerick Lane Wines… owner, winemaker… to enjoy, and wanted my opinion. PREFACE: THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL ~ WINEMAKING THE SOUL […]
2017 EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc from Casa Blanca Valley, Chile
Spring’s here. Lighter fare is beginning to sound really delicious, as are lighter bodied wines. And this 2017 EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc from Casa Blanca Valley, Chile is a perfect fit for all of your plans. HEART ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor […]
2015 Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem is that Hidden Gem
PREFACE: THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL ~ WINEMAKING THE SOUL OF THE DEAL ~ SAMPLE From: M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut The upcoming Heart of the Deal is especially fascinating, […]
Wine of the Week ~ Mendocino Wine Company Vertical of True Grit Petite Sirah
PREFACE: THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statements I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL ~ WINEMAKING THE SOUL OF THE DEAL ~ SAMPLES From: Mendocino Wine Company A bit of a back story, first… In 2002, […]
Valentine Value Vinos from Around the Globe ~ Wines of the Week ~ Bervini 1955 Sparkling wines
PREFACE: THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statement I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL ~ WINEMAKING THE SOUL OF THE DEAL ~ SAMPLE From: WINE TREES USA Bervini 1955 2016 Prosecco DOC Millesimato Extra Dry […]
Valentine Value Vinos from Around the Globe ~ Wines of the Week ~ Vintage Prosecco and Paringa
PREFACE THE HEART OF THE DEAL ~ THE WINERY: info is coming from the company’s own statement I can’t make up their history Nor am I to try THE SCIENCE OF THE DEAL ~ WINEMAKING THE SOUL OF THE DEAL ~ SAMPLE Sample from: Quintessential Wines 2016 Vintage Prosecco, Veneto Italy THE HEART OF […]
