Elegant and powerful, this is one of Gary Farrell’s distinctive single-vineyard cuvées. Black cherry and glorious garam masala spice prevail, an aura of rose and
Tag: pinot noir
Wine Review: Albert Bichot Vielles Vigne de Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2018
It’s a real pleasure to find an affordable wine from Burgundy that reminds you of the table wine at a bistro in Beaune. It’s a
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: Maison Chandesais “Coeur Rubis” Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2016
A taste of Burgundy is worth $12 even if it’s thin and watery, especially when its naked frailty shows a vigorous pulse. Everyone wants the
Ageing Report: Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2011
When we visited Willamette Valley in the fall of 2014 the tasting rooms were pouring their 2011 vintage. I had been a dreadful, cool, rainy
Wine Review: Hidden Bench Pinot Noir Felseck Vineyard Beamsville Bench 2016
Distinctive wines from this widely respected, artisan producer in southern Ontario, Canada, especially the wines sourced from their Felseck Vineyard. An elegant Chardonnay was enticing,
