Reviews

[ad_1] Fijnbosch Vineyard Give an exceptional winemaker outstanding fruit, and the result is almost predictable, a very special wine. That’s the formula at Capensis, the winery owned (since 2014) by the Jackson Family. Graham Weerts, a graduate of Eisenberg, who earned fame as a Chardonnay winemaker at Sonoma’s Stonestreet winery and was in overall charge of winemaking for Jackson Family, …

[ad_1] The post From the Archives: A Wine Dude Takes on Premium Sake appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Well, this one was a long time in coming (insert immature delayed orgasm jokes here). Back in 2022, during a trip to the Left Coast, Shannon, baby G and I stopped at one of my favorite non-wine Seattle haunts: Umi Sake …

[ad_1] Our last newsletter reviewed our varied activities and publications in 2023.  In this newsletter, we take a look forward.  We begin with our just-published report on Colorado wine, which was led by Joel Butler MW. And then move on to other projects this year in the Santa Cruz Mountains, South Africa, Georgia, Navarra and Italy. COLORADO WINE: MILES HIGH, …

[ad_1] Joseph Dhafana’s story is one of perseverance and talent, a sort of rags to vinous riches tale.  He is the son of subsistence farmers in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. As a child, he tilled the land with oxen and walked 12 km to attend the nearest school.  As a young man, he sought a better life and crossed the border to …

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 5, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of …

[ad_1] This was quite the surprise. Not only a limited time discount, but featuring a Gran Reserva Cabernet from Chile; not something we see everyday in Costco. But we’re glad we found it, and we continue to believe that places like Chile, and Portugal; Spain too and Australia is on the up and up – all … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] This was a new find for us at Costco, a Tuscan blend from 2019 for $14.99 that looked interesting and worth a taste. Retail price on this bottle is around $20-$25 so we like Costco’s price a lot. Also a 92 point callout from Wine Advocate. We couldn’t determine the exact varietal makeup after poking … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Here’s the newest vintage of the Kirkland Chianti Classico hitting stores now. We had a little surprise with a Kirkland Chianti Classico Gran Selezione making a debut in Costco last month. While priced a little higher than the standard Chianti Classico that Gran Selezione was delicious and we’ve still seen it still lingering in stores, … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Ok, we have a new Bordeaux Superieur in the cheap seats. Long time readers know we love exploring these wines. The cheap seats refer to the aisles of stacked wines, versus those in the wooden boxes. In the cheap seats you never know what you’re going to find. More than anything, the wines in the … [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] The post Why I’m (Mostly) Not Talking About the Silicon Valley Bank 2024 State of the Wine Industry Report appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I’ve been getting some inquires privately suggesting that I should be talking about the recently-released State of the Wine Industry 2024 report by Silicon Valley Bank. But I don’t want to talk about it. …

[ad_1] Gogi Dakishivli [credit DWinkler] On our recent visit to the Kakheti region of Georgia, we visited and tasted with one of Georgia’s preeminent winemakers, Giorgi (Gogi) Dakishivili.  He makes Dakishvili Family wines with his son Temur as well as those of Orgo, his own label. He also makes wines at Schuchman and previously made the wines at Teliani Valley. …

[ad_1] The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for January 29, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of …

[ad_1] Light on its feet and focused, this light-bodied white offers white peach, lime granita, salted almond and white blossom flavors trimmed by well-cut acidity. Salty finish. Drink now. 7,500 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : c48da51e114742dc4560c74998ca3975

[ad_1] Elegant and stitched with cherry, strawberry, sun-kissed hay, eucalyptus and mineral flavors, this red is all about finesse, despite being tightly wound and structured. Shows intensity and freshness, with terrific balance and length. Best from 2027 through 2047. 800 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 7fb0ff28f72c0c68db9e633555883a05

[ad_1] Offers toast and spices up front, giving way to generous pear, apple and citrus flavors, with notes of green tea and candied orange peel. Harmonious finish, with a fresh thread of acidity keeping the flavors crisp and focused. Drink now. 6,985 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 33d180f72fb031e0cf5d49499707e2ef

[ad_1] Luscious and expressive, with rich Asian pear, brioche, caramelized nut and spice flavors that build intensity and polish on the plush finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : d1f44a19acd3463267381014ab5362fb

[ad_1] The post F*ck AI With a Cactus (Thoughts On the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Wine) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Image: Dennis Eriksson In an as-yet unpublished OpEd style piece for Napa Valley Wine Academy tentatively titled “Is AI Coming For Your Wine Job?”, I discuss some possible futures in the wine world based on the impacts …

[ad_1] Refined yet festive, this pink bubbles over with lively strawberry and cherry flavors laced with graham cracker and spices. Drink now. 390 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 48c7b5281c7fda13e615e7f2c8402e77

[ad_1] A fresh, medium-bodied red, with a toasty edge to the flavors of baked black raspberry and black plum reduction, while hints of tar tinged–smoke, warm spices and brambly herbs linger on the finish. Drink now. 40,000 cases made, 1,250 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 457dbf12dbb73a9dd0e3fef05f9ffba5

[ad_1] Rich, with a floral accent complementing the cherry, plum, iron, tar and eucalyptus flavors. Firm and balanced, just losing a little steam on the lively finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 500 cases made, 80 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : c9238429daf38c083ed0f34c1b64a101