Notes about the wines we have tried recently.
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 […]
Pink bubbly is not just for Valentine’s Day (obviously), but it is the obvious choice to celebrate the day because of its lovely color. Beyond its beautiful hue, rosé crémant is a delicious and affordable choice over champagne that is perfect with food. Today we are tasting a Crémant de Bourgogne made with Burgundy’s two signature grapes. We received this […]
As the wind blows through the trees in our backyard, the leaves now rustle in a way that sounds more like fall than summer. Mornings are cool and damp. Fall is definitely in the air, in spite of warm afternoon temperatures. It’s time to think about introducing more red wines into our usual white wine lineup. Sangiovese is a delicious […]
Soliloquy is one of Flora Springs’ two flagship wines; the other, Trilogy, is a red blend. You would expect a Napa Valley winery to have a flagship red wine, but maybe not a flagship white wine. The folks at Flora Springs, however, are particularly proud of Soliloquy, also the name of the Sauvignon Blanc clone that is the basis for […]
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