What does the wine descriptor “body” mean
Wine Words Demystified: Body
What does the wine descriptor “body” mean
Top 10 Sparkling Wines Under $20 Redux
Just in time for the holidays! Top 10 Sparkling Wines Under $20
Wine Words Demystified – Legs
What does the term “legs” mean, and is it an indicator of the quality of the wine?
Along The Napa Sparkling Wine Trail – Domaine Carneros
We recently took to an overnight trip up to Napa. On our agenda? Make our last stop along the Napa Sparkling Wine Trail – in our case Domaine Carneros. If you’re not familiar with the “Napa Sparkling Wine Trail“, it’s composed of five sparkling wine houses in the Carneros and Napa Valley areas. They are…
Wine Words Demystified – Complex
I’m introducing a new feature – Wine Words Demystified. You know the deal, the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials can be tossed around. I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases. This week’s word is complex According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: Describes a multifaceted wine…
Along The Napa Sparkling Wine Trail – Mumm Napa
Mumm Napa is one of five sparkling wine producers in the Napa Valley and Carneros, that aside from Mumm, includes Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros, Chandon, and Schramsberg. The five compose the Sparkling Wine Trail. Each has its own charm, and they all have wonderful sparkling wines. I’ve previously visited Gloria Ferrer (wonderful Chateau in beautiful Carneros), Chandon…
Wine Words Demystified – Terroir
I’m introducing a new feature – Wine Words Demystified. You know the deal, the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials can be tossed around. I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases. My first word is terroir (to hear pronunciation click here). According to Karen MacNeil’s The Wine Bible:…
What’s The Difference Between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio?
I was having scallops for lunch the other day, and was in the mood for something other than Chardonnay, or Sauvignon Blanc. I looked at the wine list and decided on the, Bottega Vinaia Pinot Gris Trentino. It was a very good wine – Nice tropical, apple aromas, medium bodied with a tropical/apple/vanilla flavors. When I…
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…NV Roederer Estate Brut
This week’s sparkler is produced by Roederer Estate, owned by Louis Roederer Champagne, which is renowned for producing the luxury Champagne Cristal. The California operation is located in Anderson Valley, north of the Napa Valley. My last visit to Anderson Valley was a few years ago. I really enjoyed it. It doesn’t have cachet of Napa, or…
#LanguedocDay Virtual Tasting 2011 – A Wonderful Mourvédre, Old Vine Carignan Blend…
#LauguedocDay Virtual Tasting…a wonderful Old Vine Carignan/Mourvedre/Grenache Blend from the Corbières AOC!