A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs:
Jeremy Parzen reports on the use of reserved grape must (SoloUva) rather than refined sugar in the dosage and tirage of sparkling wine.
Bob on Sonoma describes the various jobs available in the wine industry if you’re contemplating a career move.
1 Wine Dude reviews a book on Godforsaken grapes, free Wine Art Prints, and sunglasses made of cork.
Winery Visits and Travel Posts:
Jo Diaz reports on Stags Leap District ‘Vineyard to Vintner’ annual event held at several wineries in Stags Leap.
Tom Plant discovers what’s new in Temecula, CA.
Selected Reviews:
Julien Miquel reviews the 2015 Château Couhins-Lurton Blanc, Bordeaux White wine from Pessac-Léognan, France
The Wine Curmudgeon is surprised at the quality of the widely available La Vielle Ferme Rose 2017.
Fredric Koeppel predicts a very long life for this Domaine Ostertag Muenchberg Riesling 2014, Alsace Grand Cru,
The Wine Daily profiles Chateau Peyfaures’ Dame de Coeur cuvée, a Merlot based wine from Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux.
Vino-Sphere tastes several Albariño from Spain’s Rías Baixas region.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 