French Semillon is a blending grape prized for its low acidity, rich, oily mouthfeel, and tendency to develop botrytis. Aussie Semillon, especially from Hunter Valley,
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Les-Beaune 2017
The never ending quest for affordable Burgundy has reached a temporary refuge. This is a nice wine. It tastes like Burgundy and won’t break the
Wine Review: Chateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur 2015
A waystation on the hunt for the elusive cheap Bordeaux gem. This blend of 63% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc is not quite
Wine Review: Mas Doix “Les Crestes” Priorat 2016
I am a card-carrying member of the “wine faults can be interesting” club. I’m not put off by a bit of volatile acidity or brett.
Wine Review: Scholium Project 1 MN Bechtold Ranch 2017
Former college professor Abe Schooner, winemaker and proprietor of Scholium Project, has this natural winemaking thing wired. He’s been doing it since 2000. This is
Wine Review: Paul Achs Edelgrund Blaufränkisch Burgenland 2016
One of Austria’s signature red grapes, this Blaufränkisch hails from the Neusiedlersee district of Burgenland. “Edelgrund” is the name of the vineyard. This wine is
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