Robert Flower – Page 11 – Cadus Vinum Curated Natural Wines Berkshire Wine Consultant

February 17, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Gulp Hablo – Orange Organic

I first learned of this wine from Eric Asimov’s New York Times column 20 under $20. In it he says its made by Juan Antonio Ponce, of Bodegas Ponce of which I am familiar from his outstanding Bobal La Casilla. Still, the bottle has no visible references to the grapes or the maker other than “Parra Jimenez”. So I delved a bit further and found […]

February 17, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

The second most common red grape variety in Spain

Remember the name Bobal, a red grape variety that is native to the Utiel-Requena region in Valencia, Spain, which is located on the southeastern Mediterranean coast, is the second most commonly grown grape in Spain. Atance Bobal 2019 is a wine that is 100% Bobal and is produced by Toni Sarrion, the winemaker of Bodegas Mustiguillo. He has taken it upon himself to champion this […]

February 15, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerCalifornia, Save For Later, Special Occasions

Valentines day

From the family that makes the finest American sparkling wine. Their experience with Pinot Noir dates back to 1967, when Jack and Jamie Davies first used this elegant red varietal to make their inaugural vintage of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. They’ve expanded to making fine pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon wines in addition to their sparkling wines. Napa Valley is making wine that […]

February 13, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

An Absolute Crowd Pleaser

A few months back we were at an event tasting a number of different wines from various countries and regions. We came away with a handful of new bottles. One of which was the Ladeiras do Xil Godello . I didn’t get a chance to look at the label but once in my possession I saw that the maker was Telmo Rodriguez. For those of […]

February 12, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Tinto, the Other Village Wine from Telmo Rodriguez

Gaba do Xil are the estate-grown red and white village wines of Ladeiras do Xil, they are handmade Galician wines offering incredible value for everyday drinking in addition to stashing a few away for a few years to mature further. The tinto is a blend of 70% Mencía and 30% Merenzao all hand-harvested grapes that are fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel then aged in steel […]

Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir Commuter Cuvée 2021 and George Lignier Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2020

February 10, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerCalifornia, Drink Now, Pacific NW, Save For Later

One French and One American

Our host asked for a wine with “soft tannins” as the food to be served was Asian-inspired flavors with fish as the main course. Most people think of fish and white wine, personally, I prefer to consider the time of year and flavors. In this case, it was also the dead of winter. My thoughts immediately leaned toward Pinot Noir, Gamay, or Bobal. I decided […]

February 7, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Greece Turkey Corso

Discovering Moschofilero and Troupis Hoof & Lur 2021

I must acknowledge that my exposure to Greek wine has been limited. However, a recent foray into Troupis Winery’s Hoof & Lur Moschofilero 2021 was a revelation and a true delight for my taste buds. This “orange” wine, classified as such, was quite a surprise. Upon pouring, it revealed a bright pink hue, not quite the orange I was anticipating. The balance of flavors, with […]