I am a big fan of Barolo, but how does the Nebbiolo grape do outside of its home in Piedmont? Continue reading
Month: July 2021
Wine Review: Wines from Exotic Places
Wine is produced all over the world. Some areas are relatively new to wine while some places have a long history of winemaking, but are still not easy to find in most markets like the four wines I’m reviewing here. Hence, I’m still labeling these wines as being from “exotic,” lesser-known wine regions. All are less than $25. Continue reading
Wine Review: California Cabernet (Not Just Napa)
I’m back in my home-state California for a month, so I had to drink some California Cabernet. However, I wanted to talk about California Cabernet beyond Napa. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exotic Varietals Around the World
Fellow wine explorers! Here are some reviews of exotic varietals I’ve never tasted before. Are any of them worth stocking up on? Continue reading
Wine Review: American vs. German Riesling
How does a Riesling from New York and Washington State compare to a standard-bearing German Riesling? Continue reading
Wine Review: Old Vine Zinfandel Field Blends
To add to a previous post on Chilean Zinfandel, I decided to do an Old Vine California Zinfandel Field Blend Taste Off while I’m in California. Beyond Zinfandel, these bottles represent the heritage of California winemaking and wine all over the world for that matter. Continue reading
Wine Review: 1982 Bordeaux
I tasted a 20 year old Bordeaux about 7 months ago, which I loved. Can a Bordeaux wine nearly double the age be even better? Continue reading