The least represented of Bordeaux varieties internationally, can Petit Verdot do well as a solo act in its home Bordeaux? Continue reading
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Wine Review: High Altitude Carignan
Chilean Carignan is a must-try, but can it perform well outside its usual home in Maule? Continue reading
Wine Review: Jura–Region for Wine Geeks
This past Thanksgiving, I had a couple of wine geeks over and rather than serve them my most expensive Napa or Bordeaux, I went with two wines from the Jura. That’s because the Jura is one of the most unique wine regions in the world–a rare challenge and pleasure for any wine geek. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exotic Italian Varieties
Although I love Italian wines, there is still so much more to experience and learn. I tried 10+ different Italian varieties that I had little to no experience with prior. Why aren’t these wines more popular? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from South West France
The southwest of France is more than just Bordeaux in terms of wine although Bordeaux is normally excluded from being called a wine from the “South West” wine region. This is because Bordeaux’s production and notoriety is so massive, it gets to be its own region. However, there are several wines in the South West that are worth checking out. Continue reading
Wine History: The Holy Grail of Wines
What type of wine did Jesus drink? Continue reading
Wine Review: Uncommon Varieties in France
I found three less familiar varieties in France to explore: Pineau d’Aunis, Auxerrois Blanc and Rolle (Vermentino). Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Spanish Varieties-Concejón & Carrasquín
Have you ever tried these 2 rare varieties from lesser-known regions in Spain? Frankly, I’ve never seen these grapes outside of Spain, and even in Spain, you’ll probably only find them in boutique wine shops. Are they worth seeking out? Continue reading
Wine Review: Uniquely Made Chilean Whites
I found two uniquely made Chilean whites. The first is a one-of-a-kind white, fermented with a type of yeast normally only used for sake. The other uses uncommon varieties to make a skin-contact white. Continue reading
Wine Review: Old-School Chilean Varietals–San Francisco & Chilena
Two of the first wine grape varieties that the Spanish brought to Chile are called San Francisco and Chilena. Chilena, AKA Pais or Mission, has had a renaissance in Chile. However, San Francisco is still little known inside or outside of Chile. Continue reading