How about some pyrazine punch? Pyrazine is the chemical compound that gives wine vegetal, green pepper aromas. In modest amounts, especially in some white wines
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Kuhlman Cellars Alluvé Red Blend Texas 2014
Some wines matter because of their distinctive aromas or exquisite balance. This one shines because of its emotional resonance. The initial impression of strawberry jam
Budget Wine Review: Sebastiani “The Crusher” Petite Sirah California 2014
The Sebastiani brand has been through many ups and downs including a sale to the Foley Wine Group but they continue to make good, value-priced
Wine Review: Arché Winery and Vineyard Syrah Montague County 2015
Texas’ deserved reputation for big—big steaks, big hats, big territory (and yes sometimes a big head)—is belied by their wines which are often elegant and
Budget Wine Review: 5G Cinco Garnachas Torres Winery Campo de Borja, 2015
Loaded with rustic vitality, aromas of baking spices, dried herbs, and damp leaves envelop ripe, red plum and blueberry. Medium grain tannins and bright acidity
Wine Review: Calais Winery La Cuvee D’Elm Newsome Vineyards Texas High Plains 2015
Calais is a small winery on the Route 290 wine trail in Texas Hill Country using fruit from their main growing region near Lubbock. With
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