Tasting Notes – Page 7 – Curated Natural Wines Berkshire Wine Blog Cadus Vinum

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 29, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerFrance, Spain, War of the Rosés

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.

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 15, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerGreece Turkey Corso, War of the Rosés

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.

September 15, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerItaly, Save For Later

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.

September 15, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerItaly, Special Occasions

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 […]

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 […]

September 1, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerFrance, Special Occasions

Gonet-Medeville Brut Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru NV – Magnum

Julie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville both come from illustrious winemaking families: Julie’s lineage is renowned for the incomparable Château Gilette, while Xavier comes from a long line of Champagne growers in Le Mesnil. Leading a new generation of winemakers, they bring their family knowledge, methods, and passion to the diverse range of wines they craft together. In 2000, when his family’s Champagne vineyards were undergoing division, […]

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 […]

2016 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello Paola Bea, Umbria

August 11, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerItaly, Save For Later

2016 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello Paolo Bea, Umbria

A little history Paolo Bea doesn’t strictly adhere to organic or biodynamic principles, but it’s quite challenging to discover a more natural approach elsewhere. The family cultivates five hectares of vineyards primarily located near the estate, with some vineyards like Cerrette reaching altitudes of up to 500 meters above sea level. In contrast to numerous other producers, Bea has successfully crafted exquisitely balanced wines each […]

August 4, 2023January 25, 2024By Robert FlowerSave For Later, Spain

Pere Mata L’Ensamblatge Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2012

Pere Mata L’Ensamblatge Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2012 50% Xarello, 25% Macabeu, 25% Parellada The quality and transparency of these sparkling wines inevitably draw comparisons to Champagne. However, Pere is not trying to replicate Champagne. Instead, he dedicates himself to crafting Cava with a level of dedication and craftsmanship usually associated with the world’s finest sparkling wines. The results are truly inspiring. Hailing from Sant […]