Alice Feiring wants to save you from Robert Parker.
The “Parkerization” of the wine world is a hotly debated trend in said world. Interestingly, it is also a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion and increasing its resistance …
Writing about wine is the means of communication which lets the producers speak to the consumers, it is like a process where a bottle of wine becomes a story. It tells the facts, it is a source of new ideas, and it conditions the understanding, and thus, it is a great help to the wine lovers in the maze of regions, types, and vintages. Wine writing tells the stories of time that are important to people and critiques while also being the means of disseminating new ideas. It is a tool to shift commerce, it elevates the regions that are less known, and it promotes a more profound comprehension. Whether in the form of articles, reviews, or tales, wine writing is the means that inform the readers about the artisanal aspect of each glass. In a time when the taste is changing and the media is more digital, good writing on wine is still very important, not only for guiding the buying choices of people but also for imparting the real character of wine.
The “Parkerization” of the wine world is a hotly debated trend in said world. Interestingly, it is also a method of protecting a steel surface from corrosion and increasing its resistance …
Monica is a varietal indigenous to Sardegna, believed to have been introduced, as was Cannonau, by Spanish monks in the 11th century.There are two DOC zones where it predominates. However, this …
We’ve tried, but it turns out that the adage is true: Man cannot live on Port and Sauternes alone. Luckily, this unexpected sticky from Spain is here to save the (holi)day. …
From one of the best producers in the sadly overshadowed Nahe (one cannot live on Mosel alone, after all) comes this fabulously affordable 06. This one is all about intimation: It …
When the weather turns cooler, a gently chilled Kabinett Riesling like this one is more than perfect: It’s restorative. Great fruit, zippy acid, and a flavor profile bridge the gap between …
Sign me up as the first member of the Susana Balbo fan club. Her wines are so well-made, so affordable, so fun that whenever I see them in the wine shop, …
Sure, the mortgage-necessitating Termanthia may get all the fame. Its fans (and we count ourselves among them) absolutely adore the Numanthia bottling, but for the price, you’ll have a hard time …
You might think of Port as a cold-weather treat, but it’s really appropriate throughout the year. The trick right now is to put the slightest hint of a chill on it. …
Lail’s J. Daniel Cuvée is one of the legends of California. The only problem is that it’ll set you back a beautiful penny. This is what makes the “Blueprint” proprietary blend …
And speaking of great white Rhones, check out this one from what many consider to be the first family of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Perrins of famous Chateau de Beaucastel. This Paso Robles …
Sometimes, you have to go for the wine equivalent of a guitar solo. This wine waft hits your nose like a fistful of irises and warm earth. On the tongue, a …
From the Capcanes cooperative in the Montsant region of Catalonia, this straightforward blend of 80% old vines Garnacha and 20% Syrah is a deep purple color that thins out to light …
Mostly old vine Grenache, this is loaded with rich fruit, cream, and a hint of iron and soy. Aromas of smoke and lavender seal the deal on this rich but complicated …
Dark and smokey fruit in a lighter style red. One of the most balanced wines in this price range I have tasted recently.
The Party Gift Peachy Canyon “Incredible Red” ZinfandelIt’s big, it’s jammy, it’s easy. Nothing says drunken holiday party like a half dozen of these puppies. Not responsible for any drunken acts …
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 …