Gravel. Gravelly loam. Alluvium. Hang around with winegrowers long enough and you’re bound to hear these words, often in conjunction with praise for their contributions to that elusive notion of terroir. In point of fact, some of the world’s most lauded wines owe their particular character to gravel—think names such as Haut-Brion, Latour, Lafite, Mouton Rothschild, and Margaux. Nature ensures …
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Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This week included a couple of nice wines from Uruguay. The first was a pretty …
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Yangarra’s award-winning cellar door. Barossa Shiraz is a style of wine even non-drinkers have heard of. It has the kind of brand recognition other regions would kill for. It’s a bit like Châteauneuf-du-Pape in that respect. Even people with no interest in wine have often heard of it, even if they haven’t tasted it. The similarities don’t end there. Châteauneuf …
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Krug does not make ‘entry-level’ Champagne. In fact, listening to Olivier Krug, sixth generation and director of the house, it appears that Krug does not make NV Champagne, or ‘multi-vintage’ Champagne, either. So what is Krug Grande Cuvée, exactly? Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the latest Krug… Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/first-taste-krug-grande-cuvee-172eme-edition-542138/
Read More »A supple, gorgeous Pinot that seems effortless in its complexity, with vibrant cherry and blueberry flavors that take on crushed stone, black tea and forest floor accents as this builds to the dynamic finish. Drink now through 2032. 654 cases made. Source : 341b341771032ee4549dc08ffcd36940
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It was a calm day, but that didn’t keep this tree from looking windblown as it framed the lush green landscape of the Tokaj wine region during the height of spring. In the distance you can see the pincushion patterns of vineyards on the hills famous for producing the noble sweet wines that brought the region so much fame for …
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