Category: Wine Tasting

T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like – 2007 Raventós i Blanc Cava L’Hereu Reserva Brut

After my faith in Spanish Cava was restored by the “2007 Raventós i Blanc L’Hereu Nit” Brut Reserva Cava, I decided to try the non-Rosé version of the same wine this week. The wines are from the same vintage, so the difference between the two is the absence of  red grape, Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvèdre) from this wine….

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T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like – N.V. Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut

How about an authentic Champagne by a producer founded in 1785 – N.V. Piper-Heidsieck (Red Label) Brut

T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like – 2007 Raventos i Blanc “L’Hereu de Nit” Brut Reserva Rosé Cava

Have you ever tried a Reserva Cava? Cava doesn’t have to be limited to the cheap stuff that mostly good for Mimosas!

Is La Mancha ready for Primetime?

Last week, I attended my first wine event as a member of the “trade”.  The event was hosted by “Wines of La Mancha“.  Since it was my first such event as a member of the trade,  I wasn’t sure what to expect, other than Spanish Wine – which I enjoy, having had wines mostly from the…

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Q & A With Richard Jennings; The Man Who Tasted 5000 Wines Last Year

I recently posted a blog about Richard Jennings of RJonWine.com, the most prolific wine taster I know.  Richard was kind enough to grant me an interview, which covered a wide range of topics. The interview has been edited for length and is focused on wine tasting. Q. How did you come to be interested in wine, and how…

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