I found 3 Pinot Blancs from 3 different countries to try to understand this variety further. Let’s taste. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Aging Cinsault
Finding varietal Cinsault is not easy outside of Chile or Africa, and finding aged Cinsault is even harder. Can it age well? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Tawny Fortified Wine
Although there have been some Ruby Port styled fortified wines emerging out of Chile, there’s only been one Tawny Port styled Chilean wine that I’ve found. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rioja – American Oak vs. French Oak
Can you tell the difference between American oak and French oak in a wine? Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Carmenere vs. Chile Round 2
Although I recently found some producers trying to revive Carmenere in its old home, Bordeaux, Chile’s actual closest competitor for Carmenere is Italy. Continue reading
Wine Review: Sardinian vs. Chilean Carignan
Chilean Carignan is a must for wine geeks who want to know the diversity and quality of Chilean wines better. Let’s see how it compares to some Old World Carignan from Italy. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exotic Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world’s most well-known white variety and is grown all over the world. However, I found a couple of French Chardonnays from areas not known for Chardonnay and compared them to two Chardonnays from regions more well-known for this variety. Continue reading
Wine Review: West Coast American Pinot
Can a Washington State Pinot hold its own versus classic producers from Sonoma and the Willamette Valley? Continue reading
Wine Review: Barolo v. Xinomavro
Nebbiolo is one of my favorite varieties in the world, and Barolo does it the best. However, it’s not cheap, so I’m always on the lookout for cheaper Nebbiolo alternatives or cheaper varieties that are similar. Many wine experts have compared Greek Xinomavro to Nebbiolo. Let’s see if this comparison is apt. Continue reading
Wine Review: Napa Cab at Different Stages
While I was in California back in February, I decided to open a few bottles of Napa Cab to see how they’ve evolved at their different ages. However, this comparison also highlights how the style of Napa Cab has also changed over the years. Continue reading