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Yearly Archives: 2021
Special Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers: Selections from the Finest Wines Reviewed in 2021
What to give a friend who appreciates and is knowledgeable about wine? In this article, we give our recommendations based on the many fine wines we’ve tasted this year. The list includes Champagne, Sparkling Rosé, California Pinot Noir, Napa Cabernet … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Champagne, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Dessert Wine, France, Italy, Oregon, Portugal, Portuguese, Red Wine, South Africa, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Vriniotis: Modern Greek Wines from the Aegean
Vriniotis is a modern family winery located in Evia (Euboea), which is among the Aegean Islands in Central Greece. It was established in the village of Gialtra in 2007 by 51-year old Konstantinos (Kostas) Vriniotis , although the family’s association … Continue reading
Posted in Greece, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine
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Winemaker Bill Brosseau’s 2019 Testarossa Pinot Noirs
Testarossa has been successfully making a wide range of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines for well over two decades, quite a feat in the ever changing and trendy world of fine wine.They work with some of the most renowned vineyards … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Chalone, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sta. Rita Hills
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Contratto: Excellent Vermouths from the Piedmont
Made from 19th century recipes, the Contratto Vermouth and Vermouth-like aperitifs are some of the most appealing we’ve tasted. While often used as a base for cocktails, they’re also delicious by themselves over ice with a twist of citrus. The … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Fortified, Italy, Uncategorized, Wine Type
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Thanksgiving 2021: Enjoy the Best of American Sparkling Rosés
There is nothing better than sparkling rosé to pair with the variety of dishes of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. The 15 wines listed below are the best of the American and Canadian sparkling rosés that we tasted earlier this year. … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, Oregon, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Virginia, Wine Type
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The 2019 Testarossa Chardonnays from Central California’s Premium Vineyards
It seems like ages since we tasted with Diana and Rob Jensen at their winery in Los Gatos, but then almost everything pre-Covid seems to have happened a long time ago. We’re very pleased to have the opportunity to again … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Chalone, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sta. Rita Hills
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Stellar Values in California Chardonnay from Sonoma County
Modern California Chardonnay is some of the best in the world. It’s fresh, balanced, often elegant and nothing like the too-ripe, oaky, buttery wines of the past. But the best single vineyard Chardonnays can be expensive (>$50), and the inexpensive … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Value
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Cathy Corison’s Elegant Cabernet Sauvignons from the Special 2018 Vintage
Cathy Corison makes some of the Napa Valley’s most elegant and refined Cabernet Sauvignons. In this article we review her wines from the cool, long-ripening 2018 vintage, including the still to be released wine from the special, old vine Kronos … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Articles, Wine Type
Tagged Napa Valley, St Helena
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Wine Art Estate: Creative Winemaking in Macedonia, Greece
Wine Art Estate is a boutique winery established in 1993 in Drama by Yannis Papadopulous and Yannis Kalaizidis. Drama is located in a landlocked area bordering Bulgaria in the northern half of east Macedonia (see map below). While neglected as … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Greece, Greek Wines, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Dionysos
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Chinato and Quinquina from Italy’s Piedmont, South Africa’s Swartlands, and the Columbia Valley
While technically not a Vermouth, Chinato is similar in its infusion of herbs and spices. What’s different is the addition of Cinchona. Cinchona is the dried bark of the South American tree that is a source of quinine and used … Continue reading
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