Château Léoville Barton, Saint-Julien 2010, France
Tasting Note: A red-fruit-dominated red Bordeaux that displays some concentrated notes of minerality and is delightful without being boring.[Read more]
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Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2017 – Taste Purple & Ripe Black Fruit
Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2017, France
Tasting Note: Taste purple with this elegant, Cote du Roussillon blend that reveals ripe black fruit.[Read more]
An Enjoyable Afternoon Visit to Maryhill Winery and Cathedral Ridge Winery
I visited Maryhill Winery and Cathedral Ridge Winery during a post-conference tour of the 2018 Wine Blogger’s Conference.[Read more]
Chalk Hill Red Wine 2016 – A Red Blend with Heft, Body & Delightful Midpalate Complexity
Chalk Hill, Red Wine 2016, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A red blend that has heft, body and delightful midpalate complexity and that would pair with a range of dishes.[Read more]
Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2011 – Displays Some Elements of Finesse
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2011, France
Tasting Note: A red Bordeaux that displays some elements of finesse.[Read more]
Visiting Walla Walla, Washington and Highlights from the Wine Bloggers Conference 2018
I had another great time at the Wine Bloggers Conference this year which was held in Walla Walla, Washington on October 4 -7, 2018.[Read more]
Lucien Albrecht Crémant D’Alsace Brut – Can’t Beat Quality for the Price Point
Lucien Albrecht, Crémant D’Alsace Brut, Alsace, France
Tasting Note: After Champagne, Crémant D’Alsace is the second most popular sparkling wine consumed by the French, so if you want to drink like the French on a non-Champagne budget, this is the place to do a lot of exploration, and this is a good first bottle with which to start.[Read more]
Chateau Gazin Pomerol 2011 – Excels in Delivering Subtlety of Flavor
Chateau Gazin, Pomerol 2011, France
Tasting Note: A Pomerol that excels in delivering subtlety of flavor.[Read more]
Michel Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon 2017 – A Versatile Pairing Partner
Michel Chapoutier, Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon 2017, France
Tasting Note: A Roussillon white blend that is a versatile pairing partner for many a meal, including with the thin-crusted leek and pancetta tart I’m enjoying this evening.[Read more]
Chateau Jean Faux Sainte-Radegonde 2011 – A Solid, Basic, Red Bordeaux
Chateau Jean Faux, Sainte-Radegonde 2011, Bordeaux Supérieur, France
Tasting Note: A solid, basic, red Bordeaux.[Read more]
