Man I love this kind of wine. Forward, intense, mouth filling, playful and affordable. Perfect for the fare of the Holiday season to come. Aromas of very sweet fruit, almost candied leaning toward apricot, tropical fruit, violets and candied pear. …
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The Super Tuscan phenomenon
It may seem paradoxical that Tuscany, a region once stifled by viticultural traditions dating back three millennia to the Etruscans, is today acclaimed by wine aficionados around the world for the revolutionary reds known as “Super Tuscans.” That term came …
Read MoreWine types and varietals
Aperitifs – Aperitifs, or appetizer wines, are generally served before meals. Champagne and sherries are traditional aperitifs, and light white wine is also appropriate. Barbera – Barbera is a red wine grape found primarily in Italy’s Piedmont region. It produces …
Read MoreAcacia’s Path to Compelling Pinot Noir
The reputation Pinot Noir suffers for its fickle behavior has supported the prevailing wisdom among winemakers that deprivation in the vineyard followed by gentleness in the cellar results in a delicate, well-balanced wine. Acacia respects these Burgundian traditions but diverges …
Read MoreSpirit vs Politics of the AVA
In the March/April 2001 issue of the Chalone Wine Journal, Winemaker Dan Karlsen presented a comprehensive explanation of the abstract concept of terroir, using Chalone Vineyard as an intimate and concrete example to elucidate the complexity of the concept. If …
Read MoreThe Cork’s Taint and Other Tales of the Evolution of Wine Areas
Neolithic man gave the world winemaking. Not only the domestication of the grapevine, but also the development of ceramics permitted him to take this propitious step. Wine, the result of ripe grapes spontaneously fermenting, is a natural product that occurs …
Read MoreSexy Wine Labels
Once, not too long ago, young Americans enjoyed gazing on the ample and very visible bosom of the White Rock lady, a curvaceous nymph on a soda bottle. Alas, they’ve painted her over. But for sheer sexiness today, it would …
Read MoreProtected: Meet the man behind the top winery in the Marche
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Read MoreZD Cabernet Savignon Reserve 1997
With its black-garnet color and tightly wound nose of black licorice and dark cherry this wine instantly shows huge potential. With some coaxing you get hints chocolate and plum in the mix. Liquid chocolate cake comes to mind after a …
Read MoreThree Rivers Chardonnay Columbia Valley 1999
Uncanny scents of fresh cut pears and wildflowers fill the glass. This Chardonnay is very aromatic and youthful. On the palate it is absolutely lovely with its full-bodied tropical fruits, butterscotch, dried fig, and clove. Super long finish of glycerin …
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