What are Tannins?
Learn About Tannins in Wine What are tannins? It’s a question every wine lover asks sooner or later. Not long ago I was asked about …
2005
Sella and Mosca 2005 Marchese di Villa Marina
Sardinian Wine Review This bottle of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from 2005 is an excellent example of a beautifully aged red. While in it’s youth, this bottle …
Chateau Leon 2010 “Cuvee Prestige” Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux
Back in January 2013, I favorably reviewed the Chateau Carignan 2005 “Prima” Cotes de Bordeaux. At the time, I had also tasted their regular un-Prima 2009 …
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Heras Cordón 2005 Rioja Reserva
Winemaking in Rioja has a contradictory vein: winemakers tend to use classic techniques and grape varietals to make modern wines. Heras Cordon is a …
Emina 2005 Atio
Ribero del Duero is one of the top wine regions in Spain. At its heart is what has been dubbed “the golden mile”. Many of …
Bodega Baigorri 2005 Crianza Rioja
A Spanish Wine Review A beautiful Rioja with an aroma of cigar box and toasted cinnamon. Flavors of vanilla and espresso dominate the attack. On …
The Phoenix: Wine, Wit and Wisdom
The festivities began with a sponsors’ reception, and featured speaker Keith Wallace, owner of The Wine School of Philadelphia. “We do charity events all of the time because they are fun,” said Wallace. “The people in Phoenixville are open-minded, and it was an honor to be here.”
Wallace said that people are becoming more and more curious about wine. “I like that so I can give them more information about wine,” he said. “They are enthusiastic and have a lot of good questions.”
Wallace had 125 bottles of wine in tow, and said he usually brings 25 percent more just in case. “We opened almost all of them,” he said. “We try to bring a half a bottle per person, which equals three glasses total. It’s about keeping everyone happy so they can drive home.”
Terre Da Vino 2005 “Essenze” Barolo
This is a under-the-radar barolo negotiant that deserves a bit of attention. The pricepoint is excellent for this level of Barolo. Blended from a few …
Chateau Carignan 2005 “Prima” Cotes de Bordeaux
When I took a group of my students to Bordeaux, we stayed just a few miles from this Chateau. I did not expect much of …
Michele Satta 2005 Cavaliere (Super Tuscan)
A voluptuous Sangiovese with a slight salinity that veers to black olive but pulls back into a beautiful layered expression of chocolate. A glass-staining beauty …
Chateau Ramage La Batisse 2005 Haut Medoc (Bordeaux)
A finely honed bottle, with eucalyptus and wet stone aromas that edge into black fruit and crème de cassis. Full bodied and velvety, the palate offers fresh red …
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Director’s Cut: Up and Coming Regions, 2/15/08
Back To The Future: Campania Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina, 2005 Aminea Fiano di Avellino, 2005 East Of Reisling: Austria Weingut Hofer Gruner Veltliner, 2005, …
Italy: Terroir Or Not Terroir
Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner, 2005, Alto-Adige Vicentini Agostino Soave “Terre Lunghe”, 2006, Veneto Fattoria di Corsignano Chianti Classico Riserva, 2003, Toscana Fattoria di Fiano “Ugo …
The Big Money Wine Myth
Is expensive wine a waste of money? Several studies have been released recently that calls into question a basic premise of wine buying. Most wine …
Montes 2005 ‘Alpha’ Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
Modern style Chardonnay with plenty of flair and depth. Vanilla-poached pears & toasted almonds on the palate, a little jolt of freshness on the finish, and a lingering sensation of smoke. Quite worthwhile to serve as an aperitif.
Italian Pick of The Week: Josko Gravner
Ascevi 2005 Sauvignon Blanc “Ronco die Sassi”, Collio DOC, Friuli French varietals have a long history in Italy, most notably in Friuli. Commitment to producing …