Tag: Select Wines
Try This: A rather lovely Bolgheri red for special occasions
2021 Poggio al Tesoro “Il Seggio” Bolgheri, Italy (Alcohol 14%, Residual Sugar 3 g/l)...
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Try This: Some value bubbles for “everyday drinking”
NV Faustino Cava “Brut Reserva”, Rioja, Spain (Alcohol 11.5%, Residual Sugar 6 g/l)...
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Try This: A carefully crafted New Zealand Chardonnay
2022 Craggy Range “Kidnapper’s Vineyard” Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand...
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Try This: A modestly priced Viognier that exceeds expectations
2022 Laurent Miquel “Nord Sud” Viognier, IGP Pays D’Oc, France (Alcohol 13.5%,...
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Try This: An impressive NZ Bordeaux Blend
2021 Craggy Range “Te Kahu”, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (Alcohol 13.5%,...
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Try This: An extremely generous Shiraz/Viognier that’s behind a great cause
2021 Redheads Coco Rôtie Syrah/Viognier, South Australia, Australia (Alcohol 14.5%, Residual Sugar...
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Redheads’ Coco Rôtie is released tomorrow
In 638 AD, the legend of The Monkey King was born. Every bit as mischievous and furry as his...
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In conversation with winemaker Teresita Ovalle, Floresta (Santa Rita), Chile – Part 2
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been quite excited by the wines of Santa Rita’s...
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In conversation with winemaker Teresita Ovalle, Floresta (Santa Rita), Chile – Part 1
Over the past month or so, I’ve been quite excited by the wines of Santa Rita’s...
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Try This: A decidedly lively Carmenérè
2021 Santa Rita “Floresta” Carmenérè, Colchagua Valley, Apalta D.O., Chile (Alcohol...
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Understanding the wines of Carmen, Chile with winemaker Emily Faulconer
As promised, here is our extended interview with Viña Carmen winemaker Emily Faulconer. We touch...
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Tasting The 2021 Carmen “Gran Reserva” Cabernet Sauvignon with winemaker Emily Faulconer
This week we sat down with Viña Carmen winemaker Emily Faulconer to discuss her 2021 “Gran...
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