2019 Torbreck “The Steading”
The grapes for this wine were sourced from Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz vines that survived the worldwide phylloxera outbreak of the 1880s, and a century later, the vine-pull scheme in the Barossa in the 1980s. The wine is a result of the serendipitous discovery of small remnant patches of...
2020 Russell B Gregory Sauvignon Blanc
A wild mix of vibrant fruit flavors that seems to emit a new profile with each new sip. Key lime, grapefruit, green melon, tangerine and pear fruit shine as notes of lemongrass and wild honey coat the palate all the way through its grassy and tart/sweet fruit finish. Sourced...
2018 Maple Springs Pinot Noir
It’s not often that I get to sample wines from different parts of the US besides the biggies of CA, WA, OR or my home state of MI. A good friend in Pennsylvania offered me a few select varietals from a vineyard Berks County in Eastern PA and came...
What is Vermouth?
Vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with herbs and quinine. It is available in both sweet and dry and gets its name from the German word “Wermut” which means wormwood, a toxic ingredient that was once used in early versions of Absinthe....
1990 Gaja Sori Tildin
Tasting the Classics. Back when I bought this gem for a fraction of what you can get it for today, it was suggested waiting 15 years before opening. I awoke the savage beast from it’s hibernation and a world of flavors and aromas surged forth. Black cherry, plum, vanilla,...
2018 Blackbird Arise Red Blend
Not only is the price of gas at an all time high, Napa Cabernet’s and blends are not too far behind. But when you discover an affordable hidden gem that tastes better than some 90% of the overpriced wannabes, time to run, not walk, to seek and enjoy. This...
Did You Know……. Wine Fact #20
In the Middle Ages, wine was a sign of status and often used as a form of currency. Good wine; good trade. Bad wine; good trade....
Enoteca
Enoteca is an Italian word that is derived from the Greek word Οινοθήκη, which literally means “wine repository”, but it is used to describe a special type of local or regional wine shop that originated in Italy. When in Italy, enoteca in specific towns will feature wines from their...
2015 Begali Lorenzo Ripasso
The old adage “Good things come to those who wait” hits the nail on the head for this Classico Superiore from the Veneto region of Italy. When purchased 5 years ago, in its youth it tasted a little rough around the edges but I knew that the building blocks...
What is a Snipe?
Also known as a piccolo, split, or quatrino, it is a quarter-bottle of wine. Measuring in at 187 milliliters, they are often used as gift favors at weddings or for a quick glass of wine on the go....