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The Vineyard Whisperer
Donald Hess has a great knack for picking vineyards and making wines that are able to express unique qualities of a particular region. When he was at the helm of the Hess Family Estates, he was able to bring together … Continue reading
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Tagged Amalaya, Argentina, Colomé, Donald Hess, Malbec, Salta, Torrontés
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An Israeli Wine made from Palestinian Grapes
I could certainly be accused of placing a title that is click bait. Actually, I’m not happy with most of my titles. They typically express a question or idea that I am pondering, and not so much what would get … Continue reading
When Lost Chances Become a Benefit: The Story of South African Wines
In the 1954 film, On the Waterfront, there is a famous scene in which Marlon Brando says, “I could’ve been a contender. I could’ve been somebody.” I first saw that movie with my step-father, when I was a child, and … Continue reading
Should Bordeaux Go Back to Less Ripeness & More Structure?
I can’t blame Bordeaux, which struggled for many decades to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon, for celebrating the warmer vintages they have received over the past decade. But Bordeaux has been criticized by some for the increase in alcohol, ripeness and lack … Continue reading
Texas, New Orleans and Vietnam Taught Me: Wine Stories Do Matter
Before I left for holiday break, I was able to taste some Texan wines for the first time, from Llano Estacado Winery in West Texas. I thought that all of the wines were a good value for their price at … Continue reading
Ubiquitous Italian White Wines: Myth? Or Reality?
I am hopeful no one will take offense to this title. But it seems that those who flip out at my post titles never bothered to actually read the post itself. But let us be honest. All of us have … Continue reading
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South African Wines are Popular in the UK. Why are They Not More Popular in the US?
It is always funny how South Africa is considered a New World wine making country, especially considering vines were planted there in 1655. This may be due, in part, to wine exports not starting to progress until 1994, the end … Continue reading
Is Blending Essential in the Production of Excellent Champagne?
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle I always think of this quote when I think of Champagne. And it was certainly on my mind when a few weeks ago, … Continue reading
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Tagged Champagne, Marie-Noëlle Ledru, Piper-Heidsieck, Vins Clairs
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Can Sangiovese Stand Alone?
I guess my first introduction to Sangiovese was like many others’ – mediocre Chianti with sharp acidity and grainy tannins that demanded food. Many of us can say that not only have the wines of Chianti come a long way, … Continue reading
Falling in Love with French Viognier Again & Finding a Malbec with Nobility
Loud laughter, an electric energy and lots of smiles filled our table of seven people for an intimate dinner with Alain Dominique Perrin, the owner of Domaine de Lagrézette, at Le Bernardin. We were there to meet Mr. Perrin with … Continue reading
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