This turned out to be an interesting wine to review. On our first pass at writing down notes, we weren’t super impressed, and just got thrown off by this smokiness that couldn’t come off the nose. This does occur, and usually a decant will help, which was what happened in this case. A little air brought this one out of …

Every two years, since 2003, the wine world meets in Australia to celebrate one of the world’s most loved and characterful varieties: Pinot Noir. After an extended interruption imposed by the pandemic, the Pinot Noir Celebration Australia is back in February 2023 for a weekend of insightful exploration and joyous discovery. The two-day event will feature more than 150 Pinot …

Can Feixes in Cabrera d’Anoia, northern Penedès Found in the Penede?s region of Catalonia, Malvasia de Sitges is just one of a much bigger Malvasia grape family. It may be relatively unfamiliar to wine lovers, but it does have the bonus of a fascinating and unusual back story. Malvasija Dubrovac?ka, Malvasia di Lipari and Malvasi?a Aroma?tica create wines that aren’t …

Offers vibrant lemongrass, lime sherbet and tangerine flavors, with fresh-grated ginger accents on a sleek, juicy frame. Drink now. 280,000 cases made, 29,000 cases imported. Source : 5c130bbaa2f186d98939db8f49066b88

Delivers a nicely energetic and enticing beam of crushed plum and boysenberry fruit that sparkles with anise and sweet spice notes. This is toasty on the finish, but the fruit wins out easily. Drink now through 2026. 16,421 cases made. Source : bfb7d9c9710790ed1b302cf82c7b746a