Carmenere is a bit of a novelty grape, distinctive and interesting, but hard to fall in love with. They tend to feel anguished and distraught
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Sosie Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017 and Red Blend Moon Mountain District 2017
Sosie Wines is a relative newcomer to Sonoma, founded in 2015 by Scott MacFiggen and Regina Bustamante . They advertise “low intervention” winemaking and an
Domaine Eugène Carrel Et Fils Mondeuse Jongieux 2017
Jongieux is the main sub-region of Vin de Savoie situated on the rocky soils of the Alps in Eastern France. Mondeuse, genetically related to Syrah,
Wine Review: Raul Perez Ultreia Saint Jacques Bierzo 2018
Despite its relatively modest price, this Mencia is a very serious wine. Complex, focused aromas and a vibrant evolution in the mouth, ever industrious, ever
Wine Review: Paolo Cali Mandragola Frappato Vittoria DOC 2016
Frappato is a red grape usually found in Southeastern Sicily in the Vittorio DOC and surrounding areas. It’s typically aromatic and light weight with soft
Wine Review: Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso DOC 2019
Nerello Mascalese is emerging as the signature red grape of Sicily at least among serious wine drinkers who find Nero d’Avola less than exciting. It
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 