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West Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir: Not Just for Summer

Posted on September 15 2022

The rosés of Pinot Noir being made in California and Oregon are substantial wines suitable for drinking the year-round.  In this article, we review some of our favorites from the 2021 vintage.  Most of them are cultivated and fermented specifically … Continue reading →

Special Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers: Selections from the Finest Wines Reviewed in 2021

Posted on December 14 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 →

Thanksgiving 2021: Enjoy the Best of American Sparkling Rosés

Posted on November 13 2021

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 →

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Rosé

 

Report #86 – Rosés from Around the World: 2021 Annual Report - (37pp)

  • Introduction
  • The Best of the Year
  • The World of Rosé
  • The Grapes
  • Making Rosé
  • French Rosés
    • Provence Bandol, Tavel & Other
    • Marsannay, Sancerre, Les Riceys
  • Rosés Around the World
    • The New World
    • Spanish Rosado
    • Italian Rosato
  • Sparkling Rosé
    • North America
    • Spanish Cava
    • Italy
    • French Crémant
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Annex 1: The Denominations de Terroir of the Côtes de Provence
  • Annex 2: Rosé Champagne

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to Rosés from Around the World: 2021 Annual Report.

Unoaked Chardonnay

 

Unoaked Chardonnay LabelsReport #10 – Unoaked Chardonnay: It’s More Than Wood (24pp)

  • Chablis: The Classic Model for Unoaked Chardonnay
  • Characteristics of Chardonnay without Oak
  • Chardonnay in the Vineyard
  • The Winemaker’s Toolbox
  • Unoaked Chardonnay with Food
  • The Market for Unoaked Chardonnay
  • Unoaked Chardonnay: by Sandy Block
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings (110 Wines)

Wines Reviewed

Grenache

 

GrenacheReport #39 – The World of Grenache - (37pp)

  • Introduction
  • History of Grenache
  • Grenache Today
  • In the Vineyard
  • In the Winery
  • Styles and Flavor Profiles
  • Food and Wine Pairing
  • Wine Reviews and Ratings
    • France
    • Spain
    • United States
    • Australia

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the World of Grenache report.

Vacqueyras Grenache labelReport #3 - Grenache Wines of Australia, California, France and Spain (28pp)

  • Background and History of Grenache
  • Food and Wine Pairing
  • Styles
  • California-WA State Grenache Tasting Notes
  • Australian Grenache Tasting Notes
  • French Grenache Tasting Notes
  • Spanish Grenache (Garnacha) Tasting Notes
  • Italian Tasting Notes
  • Grenache Wines by Rating and Pricing

Wines Reviewed

Champagne

 

Champagne: Diversity and ChangeReport #78 – Champagne: Diversity and Change - (52pp)

  • Introduction
  • Invention of Champagne
  • The Champagne Vineyard
  • The Grapes of Champagne
  • The Producers: Houses, Growers, and Cooperatives. Making Champagne: From the Vineyard to Disgorgement
  • Styles of Champagne
  • Champagne and Food
  • The Market for Champagne
  • Producer Profiles and Tasting Notes
  • Annexes:
    1. Map of Champagne
    2. Viticulture in Champagne
    3. The Méthode Champenoise
    4. Vintages

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the 2019 Champagne Report.

American SparklersReport #53 – The American Sparkling Wine - (38pp)

  • Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • The History of American Sparkling
  • The Grapes of the Sparkling Vineyard
  • Terroir and Viticulture
  • Making Sparkling Wine
  • Sparkling Wine Style
  • Pairing Food and Sparkling Wine
  • Sparkling Wine Producers and Their Wines
  • Annex: Producers by Region

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the America Sparkling wine report.

Sparkling RoséReport #40 –
Consumer's Guide to Rosé Champagne and Sparkling Wine - (22pp)

  • Introduction
  • A Consumer's Guide
  • Making Rosé: The Méthode Champenoise
  • Top Rated Rosés Around the World
    • Champagne
    • Crémants and French Sparkling
    • Cava Rosado
    • Franciacorta and Other Italian
    • US Sparkling
    • Best Under $30
  • Pairing Rosé with Food
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Rosé Champagne and Sparkling Wine report.

Champagne RevisitedReport #34 – Champagne Revisited - (40pp)

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • The Regions of Champagne
  • In the Vineyard
  • In the Winery (Méthode Champenoise)
  • Producer Houses, Growers, and Cooperatives
  • Styles of Champagne
  • Champagne with Food
  • How to Read a Champagne Label
  • The Market for Champagne
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings
  • Annexes:
    • Dosage Levels in Champagne
    • Map of Champagne

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Champagne Revisited report.

Sparkling Wine PourReport #14 – The World of Sparkling Wines and Champagne (40pp)

  • Types and Styles of Sparkling Wines
  • Our Selection of Top Sparkling Wines and Champagne
  • Factors that Contribute to Quality Sparkling Wine
  • Sparkling Wine Production Methods
  • How to Taste Champagne and Sparkling Wine
  • Pairing Sparkling Wine and Food
  • Sparkling Wines and Champagne Tasting Notes and Ratings (250 wines)

Wines Reviewed

Champagne PourReport #9 – Champagne (24pp)

  • Champagne: An Overview
  • The Evolution of the Champagne Method
  • The Regions of Champagne
  • The Vineyard Classification System
  • Vintages
  • The Grapes
  • In the Vineyard
  • In the Winery: Méthode Champenoise
  • Styles of Champagne
  • Grower Champagne and House Champagne: Different Paths to Quality
  • Champagne with Food
  • The Label: What to Look for
  • The Market
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings (100 champagnes)

Wines Reviewed

Sweet and Dessert Wines

 

Sweet Wines of the WorldReport #27 – Sweet Wines of the World - (39pp)

  • Introduction
  • History of Sweet Wine
  • The World of Sweet Wines
  • Types of Sweet Wines
    • Botrytis Affected
    • Wines from Dried Grapes
    • Late Harvest
    • Muscat and Brachetto
    • Icewine
    • Fortified Whites
    • Fortified Reds
  • Pairing Sweet Wines and Food: The Basics
    • Serving and Storing Sweet Wines
    • Sweet Wine and Food PairingRecommendations
  • Purchasing Sweet Wines
  • Tasting Notes and Ratings

Wines Reviewed

Read the free introduction to the Sweet Wines of the World report.

Sherry

 

SherryReport #52 – The Best of Sherry - (13pp)

  • Introduction
  • Our Favorite Sherry Producers
  • Styles of Sherry
  • Winery Profiles and Tasting Notes
  • Annex: The Sherry Triangle

Read the free introduction to the Best of Sherry report.

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