Thursday 31 January 2019
Monday 28 January 2019
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For January 28, 2019
I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format.
They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links to help you find them, so that you can try them out for yourself. Cheers!
- 2010 Enrico Serafino Zero Sboccatura Tardiva Alta Langa Metodo Classico (Piedmont): Late disgorgement, and on-time for everything else, including crisp green apples, freshly-baked bread, and near-total awesomeness. $50 A-
- 2014 Villadoria Barolo (Piedmont): Old-school, nearly to a fault; but break out the smoked brisket, and all shall be right with its world. $40 B+
- 2015 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Selezione Antonio Castagnedi (Amarone della Valpolicella): With all of that heady incense, it’s like a liquid missa solemnis for raisins… $50 A-
- 2012 Weingut Claus Schneider ‘CS’ Weiler Schlipf Grauer Burgunder (Baden): Gently singing its swan song in nutty, honeyed, citric, tones. $NA B+
- 2012 Dow’s Late Bottled Vintage Port (Portugal): Classic presentation of passionate, sweet kisses for your dark chocolates. $24 B+
- 2014 Gordo Monastrell – Cabernet Sauvignon (Yecla): Putting the “heck yeah!” (along with the pepper, life, and openness) in Yecla. $15 B+
- 2015 Compania de Vinos del Atlantico Sierra de la Demanda Blanco (Rioja): Nuts and lemon rinds, and the beauty of an Old School style approach to things. $33 B+
- 2017 M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Blanc (Cotes du Roussillon): Floral, broad, and thoroughly determined in its crowd-pleasing mission. $14 B
- 2015 Veramonte Primus “The Blend” Red (Colchagua Valley): Juicy, fresh, dark, and meaty, “The Blend” will likely hit “The Spot” when it comes to grilled burgers. $18 B
- 2016 Dutton Estate Winery Dutton Ranch Kyndall’s Reserve Chardonnay (Russian River Valley): Richly woven tapestry of light and heavy thread, with the result approaching a fine balance of refinement and richness. $45 A-
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Friday 25 January 2019
Thursday 24 January 2019
Monday 21 January 2019
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For January 21, 2019
I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format.
They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links to help you find them, so that you can try them out for yourself. Cheers!
- NV Taylor Fladgate 325th Anniversary Reserve Tawny Port (Portugal): Going totally, sweetly nuts for sweet caramel and nuts. $50 A-
- 2015 Escalada do Sil (Valdeorras): A bit like a Cru Beaujolais speaking with a heavy, sultry Spanish accent. $40 A-
- 2016 Weingut Dr. Nagler Rudesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb (Rheingau): Quince missile homing in on the nearest salty food. $20 B+
- 2016 Dutton-Goldfield Azaya Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap): Cinnamon-topped raspberry-and-black-cherry cookies. $62 A-
- 2015 Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel (Contra Costa County): About as much spice – oak and otherwise – as you can reasonably handle. $15 B
- 2014 Bonterra Vineyards The Butler Single Vineyard Cuvee (Mendocino): Grippy and gritty, then settles in and proceeds to get very, very generous. $55 A-
- 2016 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Vigne Vecchie (Barbera d’Asti): Cloves and blackberries, neatly arranged and fresh as the morning dew. $NA B+
- 2016 Michele Chiarlo ‘Le Orme 16 Mesi’ (Barbera d’Asti): Kind of like sinking your teeth right into a perfectly ripe red plum. $NA B+
- 2016 Il Fachetto Bricco Paradiso (Barbera d’Asti Superiore): And you thought that Barbera wasn’t meant for the steakhouse, you silly boy. $41 A-
- 2016 Bersano Cremosina (Barbera d’Asti Superiore): Leather, licorice, and a love of perky red fruits. $NA B+
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Thursday 17 January 2019
Monday 14 January 2019
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For January 14, 2019
I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format.
They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links to help you find them, so that you can try them out for yourself. Cheers!
- 2015 Ferraton Pere & Fils Saint-Joseph La Source (Rhone): Bacon, raspberries, pepper, and silk. And yeah, those work out just fine together. $32 B+
- NV Besserat de Bellefon Cuvee des Moines Brut Rose (Champagne): Carrying a rather serious demeanor, considering how downright adorable those cherries and roses are. $50 A-
- 2017 Tasca d’Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Catarratto Antisa (Sicily): Kinda nuts – as in, the kind of nuts that you Cannot. Stop. EATING! $22 B+
- 2010 La Antigua Classico Reserva (Rioja): A well-tended garden – earthy, full of floral action, and simply lovely to take in. $25 B+
- 2016 Vega Sicilia Oremus ‘Mandolas’ Tokaj Dry (Tokaj-Hegyalja): Consider yourself a thief for being able to nab this kind of depth, vibrancy, & sexiness for this kind of cash outlay. 28 A-
- 2015 Hickinbotham ‘The Peake’ Cabernet Sauvignon (McLaren Vale): Masterful brushstrokes warning – you’ll lose track of time just taking in the violets, spice, and eucalyptus of this impeccable little painting. $150 A
- 2015 The Hess Collection Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): Wellllllll, hellllooooooo there, you sexy beast you! $27 B+
- 2011 Qupe Maxtap Cuvee Red (Central Coast): Still performing, and while the sound is a bit cacophonous, it’s all joyous noise. $26 B+
- 2015 Windvane Pinot Noir (Carneros): That time when Carneros Pinot decided to get all Large-and-In-Charge on us. $45 A-
- 2014 Gundlach-Bundschu Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley): As usual, showing nary a wrinkle on its gorgeous face. $45 A-
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Friday 11 January 2019
Wednesday 9 January 2019
Monday 7 January 2019
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For January 7, 2019
I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format.
They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read them), and are presented links to help you find them, so that you can try them out for yourself. Cheers!
- 2016 Dutton Goldfield Docker Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Mendocino County): Like anthropomorphic blueberries, wearing silk capes. $68 A-
- 2016 Dutton-Goldfield ‘Deviate’ Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast): A bold, beautiful affair, with more baking spices than a tin full of Xmas cookies. $72 A
- 2016 Presqu’ile Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley): California spirit can often lack subtelty; this is NOT one of those times. $44 A-
- NV McIntyre L’Homme Qui Ris (Santa Lucia Highlands): Santa Lucia bubbles, by way of Epernay. $42 A-
- 2015 McCay Cellars Faith Lot 13 Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi): Awwwww, Lodi is gettin’ all prettied up for us! $32 A-
- 2013 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): The Hill has a soul – for proof, we can submit a glass of this stunning achievement. $220 A
- 2017 La Valentina Pecorino Colline Pescaresi (Abruzzo): Saltwater waves rolling over fresh tropical fruits. $16 B
- 2015 Sawtooth Chardonnay (Snake River Valley): Modern, plush, peachy, and likes its toast with butter. $25 B
- 2016 Sawtooth GSM (Snake River Valley): Smoked meat served on a piece of charred gourmet toast, with espresso after. $NA B+
- 2016 Koenig Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Snake River Valley): Cassis, tomato leaf, dried herbs, vivacity… it wants you to love it, and you probably will. $25 B+
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Thursday 3 January 2019
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