Notes about the wines we have tried recently.
Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy’s most northern wine region, situated along Italy’s border with Austria, and Alto Adige is the northernmost part of Trentino-Alto Adige. Today we are tasting Schiava, a red grape variety, made in Alto Adige. We received this wine as a tasting sample. Alto Adige, which used to be part of Austria, is also known as Südtirol and […]
We may not have quite reached the summer equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, but summer weather is definitely here. We’ve just returned from the Midwest where the temperatures were in the 70s and 80s with similar humidity. The landscape was beautiful and green, but that humidity was not very pleasant. We’re now back to the dry heat we are used […]
Rosé is welcome in my glass regardless of the season, but, in springtime a gorgeous rosé reflects the color and vibrance of the season especially well. And just as I have an equal appreciation for both vibrant and delicate colors in our garden, I appreciate rosés of every shade. Today we are sipping a Languedoc rosé that is as perfumed […]
We’re returning to Spain’s Rioja wine region again for another sip of Tempranillo. This time the wine is 100% Tempranillo, once again made by Campo Viejo. In anticipation of warming weather this tasting comes with two cocktail recipes using Tempranillo that are commonly enjoyed in Spain. Both are easier to make than sangria, not as boozy and perfect for a […]
One of the many things I learned during weekly wine tastings at a local wine shop years ago is the pleasure of discovering a delicious wine for not very much money. It has become increasingly enjoyable as I have watched the price of some wine reach a crazy expensive level. The Tempranillo blend we’re tasting today definitely fits the delicious-wine-for-not-very-much-money […]
We have posted two wine reviews during January this year, so clearly we did not participate in Dry January. We do have an appreciation for wines with lower alcohol, however, and it factors significantly in the wines we choose to drink. Some critics will say balance is more important than ABV and don’t list ABV in their reviews, but both […]
Today we’re tasting two wines made by O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. Line 39 is a value range of wines, both wines in our tasting today retail for $11, that carry the California appellation. We received both wines as tasting samples. The world’s major winemaking regions lie between 30° and 50° latitude north and south of the equator. This is where […]
Rutherford Wine Company, based in Napa Valley’s Rutherford AVA, makes wine from Napa Valley and beyond. Their California portfolio includes Rutherford Ranch, Scott Family Estate, Predator, TORCIA, Rhiannon, Round Hill and Four Virtues. Today we are tasting wines from Predator and Scott Family Estate, which we received as tasting samples. Rutherford Wine Company (RWC) is owned and managed by the […]
Rosé is not just for summer sipping. Honestly, if you find a delicious rosé why not enjoy it regardless of the season? Rosé pairs with lots of dishes and it’s generally fairly low in alcohol. Today we’re sipping a rosé from Provence that really will make you want to sip it year-round. It will pair with everything from salads to […]
Esporão has its fingers in a lot of pies, so to speak. The Portuguese brand is involved in wine, beer, olive oil and tourism in three wine regions. Herdade do Esporão anchors Esporão firmly in the Alentejo region with its historic estate. Quinta dos Murças is located in the Douro and Quinta do Ameal represents Vinho Verde. Today we are tasting […]
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