This is a curve ball from the high plains north of Madrid. The first impression is a provocative whiff of herbaceousness—tarragon, with red plum and
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Palmina Dolcetto Santa Ynez Valley 2014
I purchased this out of curiosity. What would a Southern California Dolcetto be like? Dolcetto is Piemonte’s red table wine falling in behind Nebbiolo and
Wine Review: Domaine Eugene Carrel Jongieux, Savoie 2018
Jongieux is an appellation in the larger Savoie region nestled in the foothills of the Alps of Eastern France overlooking the Rhone River Made from
Ageing Report: Levendi Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley 2006
Young Cabernet Sauvignon is like shredding guitars and wham bam thank you m’am–big, edgy, even angry. But with age it can settle into a deep,
Wine Review: Cave De Tain “Grand Classique” Crozes-Hermitage 2015
A smoky, meaty bundle of joy when you first meet up. But this is a swaggering, spirited guest who then has way too much to
Wine Review: Jean Paul Brun Domaine des Terres DoréesTerres Fleurie 2017
Beaujolais is not all bubblegum and banana. The Crus appellations produce some very pretty wines from Gamay grapes, especially Fleurie. This wine is tensely erotic,
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