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October 20, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy

Erbaluce, a white wine secret from Piedmont

According to DOC wine law, Erbaluce may only give its name to a label when grown in the Canavese. The grape comes from the North of Italy.

September 15, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerCalifornia, Drink Now

Bedrock Sauvignon Blanc Staves of Waidhofen 2020

In 2005, Morgan Twain-Peterson MW and his father, Joel, acquired 152 acres from the Domenicis and renamed the vineyard as Bedrock. Joel Peterson, a walking encyclopedia of wine knowledge, stands as one of the pivotal figures in American wine history, tracing his illustrious career back to his celebrated days at Ravenswood.

September 1, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Cantalapiedra Viticultores Lirondo Verdejo 2022 – Castilla Y León

I discovered this producer through an article on where to enjoy wine in Madrid. The article mentioned the 2020 Cantalapiedra La Otea. However, when I contacted my sources, the only wine available from this producer was the Lironda. It took nearly three weeks to arrive, but I was extremely pleased with both the wine and its price. The Cantalapiedras have a lineage spanning several generations […]

Parajes del Valle Macabeo made by Bodegas Parajes del Valle

August 25, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Parajes del Valle Macabeo 2021

As this summers rain-soaked sun dips below the horizon and takes its warmth with it, I find myself cozied up with a glass of Parajes del Valle Macabeo – the ultimate rainy summer companion. With each sip, I can almost hear the wine whispering tales of its wild fermentation adventures, like a seasoned backpacker recounting stories from the road less traveled. Just as the mosquitoes […]

Joaquin Fiano di Avellino Riserva 2019 Campania

August 11, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy

Joaquin Fiano di Avellino Riserva, Campania 2019

A little information about the region and the grape. Campania represents a region in southwestern Italy renowned for its ancient ruins and breathtaking coastline. Naples, the capital of this region, stands as a vibrant city beautifully situated between the iconic gray cone of Mt. Vesuvius and the deep blue expanse of the Golfo di Napoli. Further to the south, the Amalfi Coast boasts towns like […]

July 28, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Aixa Red Vermouth

We all know the names Martini & Rossi and Cinzano, the popularized vermouths used primarily for Martinis and assorted cocktails. However, the Spaniards have taken Vermouth to another level. These tend to come from boutique vermouth specialists or serious winemakers who’ve added vermouth to their lineup. So, what is Vermouth? It is a fortified and aromatized wine that is macerated with a selection of herbs, […]

Janare del Sannio Falanghina Campania, Italy

July 7, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy

My Epic Quest

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around and let me regale you with the tale of my epic quest to discover the most magnificent summer white wine for 2023. Armed with an insatiable thirst and a questionable sense of adventure, I set forth on a perilous journey through tasting rooms, determined to find the elixir that would quench my summertime desires. My encounter with Janare del Sannio […]

July 7, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Tinto de Verano

From the New York Times June 28, 2023 By:Rebekah Peppler A drink built and named for summer, Spain’s effervescent tinto de verano (summer red wine) matches the season’s easy-going nature. At its most traditional, the recipe sticks to just three ingredients: ice, red wine and citrus soda. (La Casera, from Spain, is most classic, but 7Up and Sprite also work.) This version includes an option […]

June 23, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Who doesn’t love a magnum…

Baron de Ley Reserva, Rioja 2014 Magnum I wasn’t familiar with this producer initially, but what caught my attention was the combination of price and bottle size. Who doesn’t love a Magnum? It’s perfect for a dinner party, as why open two bottles when one is easier? Baron de Ley is a relatively new producer, established in 1985, boasting an expansive vineyard spanning almost 1500 […]

June 16, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy, War of the Rosés

Montenidoli Canaiuolo Rosado 2022

Montenidoli is situated on 500 acres of woodland atop a hill that overlooks San Gimignano, facing the Chianti Classico region between Florence and Siena. This pristine land resides high up on the hill, benefiting from clean air and remaining untouched by any chemical pollutants created by humans. Under the guidance of Elisabetta Fagiuoli for over fifty years, Montenidoli has emerged as a leading producer of […]

June 9, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Elegance and Finesse

Bodegas Breca – Brega 2018 Elegance and finesse are words commonly associated with high-end, expensive French wines such as those from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, and the overly priced Napa Cabernet Sauvignons like Heitz, Stags Leap, and Opus 1. However, in this case, I’m referring to Spanish wine. Spain has been producing incredibly elegant and nuanced wines, utilizing heirloom, native grapes from 100-year-old vines and exceptionally […]

June 9, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Italy, War of the Rosés

A Pleasant Surprise

Rizzardi KEYA Bardolino Chiaretto Classico The wine shop was pouring this, so I decided to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by its color and freshness. It had a beautiful watermelon color with hints of peach and orange. On the palate, it revealed soft melon and herbal flavors. The wine had a long, tenacious finish that lingered with tropical fruit notes. KEYA is […]