Inky and deeply concentrated, Carmenere originated in France, a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. It has largely disappeared from their preferring the warmer,
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Quinta De Fafide Reserva Tinto Douro 2016
In wine and dating, first impressions can be misleading. My first impression of this Portuguese blend was that it showed good aromatic intensity and depth.
Wine Review: Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A glorious wine for the price. It melds brash yet generous energy with a stern, sturdy backbone. Simple, precise aromas of blackberry jam, grilled rosemary,
Wine Review: Chateau Jean-Pierre Gaussen “Longue Garde” Bandol 2009
Bandol is one of the loveliest of wines when it has some age on it. This beauty shows a memory of youth still strong. Delicate
Wine Review: Casas Del Bosque Syrah Gran Reserva Valle de Casablanca 2014
Wild, explosive, and atmospheric, this seething visceral chorale of blackberry, red plum, roasted meat, and black olive is on the jammy side but is rescued
Wine Review: Les Pensees de Pallus Cabernet Franc Chinon 2013
We tend to think of the Loire Valley as a white wine region, but the mid-valley, especially Chinon, produces noteworthy Cabernet Franc. This is a
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