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- Treixadura from Ribeiro in Galicia February 25, 2021
- High Value Wines from the Southern Cone February 17, 2021
- Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Excellent 2018 Vintage February 12, 2021
- Paul Lato Wines: Artisanal Winemaking at its Best February 3, 2021
- The Organic Wines of BARRA of Mendocino February 3, 2021
- Red Blends from Portugal’s Alentejo Region February 1, 2021
- Wines from Château du Moulin a Vent and Domaine du Roc des Boutires January 27, 2021
- Gary Farrell Vineyard: Outstanding New Releases from Winemaker Theresa Heredia January 24, 2021
- Authentic Wines from the Indigenous Grapes of Sicily and Southern Italy January 21, 2021
- Great Godello from Galicia January 18, 2021
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Treixadura from Ribeiro in Galicia
Treixadura is a delicate white grape grown mostly in the Ribeiro region of Galicia and in northern Portugal where it’s called Trajadura and is often a component of Vinho Verde. It’s often used in blends where it contributes fresh aromas … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Galicia, Ribeiro, Treixadura
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High Value Wines from the Southern Cone
Argentina and Chile arguably produce the world’s best value wines priced at $10-$20. Argentina has, of course, become famous for its Malbec, and Chile for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. [Chile has more plantings of Cabernet than the US … Continue reading
Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Excellent 2018 Vintage
Northern California’s 2018 vintage was typical of vintages two decades ago. Summer temperatures were moderate, and harvest was 2-3 weeks later than recent years with long, slow maturation. As a result, the 2018 vintage wines are phenolically ripe and superbly … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Russian River Valley
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The Organic Wines of BARRA of Mendocino
The son of grape growing, Italian immigrants from the Piedmont, Charlie Barra purchased 175 acres of vineyard land in Redwood Valley at the headwaters of the Russian River in the rolling foothills of Mendocino County [see map below] in 1955. … Continue reading
Posted in California, Countries and Regions, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Mendocino
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Red Blends from Portugal’s Alentejo Region
Alentejo is Portugal’s largest region, extending from the Tagus River in the north to the Algarve in the south. As a region, it is both scenic and historic. Predominantly located inland, it is also hot, dry, and sparsely populated. It … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Portugal, Portuguese, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Alentejo
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Wines from Château du Moulin a Vent and Domaine du Roc des Boutires
The Parinet family purchased the iconic Château du Moulin a Vent in 2009 and began the process of rebuilding its reputation. In 2016, the family extended is operation to the Mâcon, where it purchased the Domaine du Roc des Boutires … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, France, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Beaujolais, Pouilly Fuisse
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Gary Farrell Vineyard: Outstanding New Releases from Winemaker Theresa Heredia
We’ve been tasting and reviewing Gary Farrell Vineyard wines since before Theresa Heredia joined as winemaker in 2012, and we’ve been tasting Theresa’s wines since her time at Joseph Phelps’ Freestone Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. We’ve consistently admired Theresa’s … Continue reading
Posted in California, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Articles, Wine Type
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Authentic Wines from the Indigenous Grapes of Sicily and Southern Italy
Italy has many indigenous red grape varieties used for making wine including several lesser known ones in Sicily, Campania, and Molise reviewed here: Perricone, Corinto Nero, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Tintilia, and Aglianico. These are wines of character and a … Continue reading
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Great Godello from Galicia
Once relegated to wine history’s dustbin, Godello has been resuscitated in its Galician homeland and is slowly gaining fame as Spain’s best full-bodied white, often compared to Chenin Blanc, but when oak-aged it also bears a semblance to white Burgundy. … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Galicia, Valdeorras
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