Actual quote from a gentleman pouring Sherry at a recent trade tasting.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
March Wine Pick: La Maia Lina Gertrude Toscana
La Maia Lina means “little pig” in Italian. Gertrude is the local name for a breed of miniature pigs native to Tuscany. So the name of this wine pretty much translates to “little pig little pig”. Now you’re supposed to say “let me in” and it’ll refuse and then you huff and puff, etc.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Saturday, February 1, 2014
February Wine Pick: Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2010
More wines with a 90 or above rating come from Washington State than any other place on earth. It’s arguably the best place in the world for Merlot and one of the best for Riesling. The Cabernet’s, Merlot’s and Syrah’s it produces are famous for having great structure and deeply concentrated fruit.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
January Wine Pick: Bouqueteau Traditional Chinon 2012
This WINE PICK of the month was written for the Luke's of Cape Cod website.
In my opinion there’s no other single varietal more satisfying than a Cabernet Franc done right. Admittedly they’re not done right very often, but this one sure is. In France's Loire Valley there’s a commune called Chinon and Cabernet Franc, a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is pretty much what they do. The thing that fascinates me about Cabernet Franc is its aroma. I could just smell it all day, not have a single sip and be completely happy. Bouqueteau’s nose has violets, fresh tomato leaves, red bell pepper, ice-melt salt and beach sand.
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