Sojourn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020
The grapes for this wine are carefully selected from three renowned vineyard sites in the Sonoma Coast region – Sangiacomo, Durell, and Gap’s Crown.
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Antica Hirpina, Fiano di Avellino 2020
I’ve recently explored the Joaquin grape variety and wanted to delve into other winemakers who use the same grape. This Fiano is both intense and elegant.
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Conde Valdemar Finca Alto Cantabria 2021
Appearing in a light, vibrant yellow hue, this wine offers an enticing aroma characterized by oak, spice, and vanilla notes. It boasts
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Partida Creus Muz
Muz is a smooth and approachable red vermouth boasting herbal, rose, vanilla, and vibrant flavors. It strikes a harmonious balance between herbal and botanical undertones,
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Laurent Clapier – Mas Théo TO
With its dark ruby color, this wine offers an intriguing sensory experience. On the nose, you’ll find a blend of mineral notes, grass, vinegar, balsamic undertones, pickled cucumber, and hints of fermented pineapple, accompanied by subtle cardamom, cedar, and pine aromas.
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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.
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Summer Has Officially Left The Building
This past weekend, the calendar rudely reminded me that summer had officially packed its belongings and left the building. However, my quest for honestly crafted, sustainably produced rosé and rosados from independent and artisanal winemakers continues. Because, fellow oenophiles, just because summer has made its exit doesn’t mean we can’t continue to enjoy the results of the Saignée method.
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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.
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Čotar – Kras Bianco Vitovska 2019 an orange/skin contact wine
I had never tried this wine before, even though I had read about Slovenian wines and was familiar with wines from the Carso region, such as Zidarich, which also produces a Vitovska.
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Piemaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Le Fioraie 2017
This wine, a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% of a combination of Colorino, Canaiolo, and Ciliegiolo, epitomizes the quintessential Chianti Classico from Castellina in Chianti.
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Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda 1991
We were all set to conquer the 47th annual Josh Billings runaground when the universe decided to punk us. You guessed it – the race got canceled faster than a rainy picnic! The culprits? Thunderstorms and winds that were apparently more excited about the race than we were. But hey, we weren’t about to let Mother Nature rain on our parade. We clung to tradition… Read more →
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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… Read more →
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