Wine Tasting 101
Tasting wine fundamentally differs from drinking wine: Wine tasting aims to form an appreciation for the wine and its components. This intrinsically precludes overindulging. If you do, you’ll never remember what …
Tasting wine fundamentally differs from drinking wine: Wine tasting aims to form an appreciation for the wine and its components. This intrinsically precludes overindulging. If you do, you’ll never remember what …
Types of Corkscrews Corks slowly became the most prominent bottle stoppers during a long three-hundred-year period between 1600 and the early 1900s. And with cork, came many types of corkscrews. With …
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SolĂ©na Estate “Grande Cuvee” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley This is a must-have bottle of Pinot Noir. On the nose, classic bramble and wild strawberry with just a hint of jasmine. The …
 Mazzei Belguardo Serrata Toscana Belguardo’s vineyards are on the Tuscan coast, much warmer than the more traditional vineyards in the central hills. This makes for some very modern, ultra-ripe versions of Sangiovese, …
Robert Young Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Scion Estate in Alexander Valley This is a classic. Aromas of Earl Grey tea and hibiscus are balanced with fresh mint and tobacco. The wine is …
Wine Reviews Latoque Reserve Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Syrah and Malbec. It’s also quite delicious and drinks above its mysterious lineage: melted chocolate and blackberry and licorice on …
El Molet Jumilla This bottle is something of an ugly duckling. The first few years of its life, it was a bit green-toned and abrasive. That can happen to grapes …
Zotovich Estate Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Taut red fruit with layers of wild rose and honeysuckle. It is a lithe expression of Pinot Noir that offers great finesse and clarity. …
William Cole “Albamar” Chardonnay, Chile A touch of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice on the palate, along with some exotic fruits. Remains fresh and bright and crisp, like an Asian pear. Not …
Bodega Quo “Plumia” Dry Moscatel Here’s an odd duck from the Aragon region of Spain. The Muscat grape is traditionally made into a sweet fortified wine, but it’s fermented until dry. …
Elegant & Pretty These are wines that play well with others, and oft en work exceptionally well at the dinner table. Cave des Vignerons Saumur ChampignyLively and delicate, this wine offers …
For a new edition, you can register here: Wine Review Newsletter Veramonte Primus It’s always a lovely red from Colchagua Valley in Chile. A very high-quality red with fine currant, mineral, …
For a new edition, you can register here: Wine Review Newsletter Rocca di Frassinello Poggio alla Guardia An unoaked Merlot/Cabernet blend from Tuscany. Roast plums and chocolate with dusty tannins. Delicious …
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To get a fresh copy, go here: the wine school newsletter. Tedeschi “Capitel san Rocco” Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso It has the ripeness and body to appeal to a mass audience and …