An Easy Way to Find and Experience Wines Made by Women & BIPOC Winemakers & Owners: My Review of The Wine Concierge
I easily taste over 750 wines a year either at home or at wine tastings.[Read more]
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Charles Woodson’s Intercept Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Cabernet Lovers Come Hither
Charles Woodson’s Intercept, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Paso Robles, California
Tasting Note: A substantial Paso Robles cabernet sauvignon with depth, concentration, body and balance.[Read more]
Januik Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016 – An Old-World Leaning Riesling
Januik, Bacchus Vineyard Riesling 2016, Columbia Valley, Washington
Tasting Note: A Columbia Valley riesling with a generous nose that channels the Mosel.[Read more]
Maison Noir Knock on Wood Chardonnay 2018 – Proves the Ubiquitous Grape Can Have Character, Body & Attractive Personality
Maison Noir, Knock on Wood Chardonnay 2018, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Tasting Note: A Willamette-Valley chardonnay from famed-winemaker André Mack proves the ubiquitous grape can have character, body and attractive personality.[Read more]
Sunce Winery & Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2015 – Full-Throttle & Full Bodied
Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Cabernet Franc 2015, Caballos Block – Calistoga Road, Sonoma County, California
Tasting Note: A full-throttle, warm-weather cabernet franc that is ripe and full-bodied.[Read more]
Francisque Lapandéry Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017 – A Loire Gamay Favorite
Francisque Lapandéry, Côte Roannaise “Vieilles Vignes” Reserve 2017, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A favorite Loire gamay of mine even though it is more restrained in character than the 2016 vintage.[Read more]
Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2020 – Worth the Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau Splurge
Domaine de la Madone, Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2020, France
Tasting Note: When you are choosing between Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines, you expect more there-there in the latter category.[Read more]
Jean-Claude DeBeaune Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 – A Juicy Beaujolais Nouveau with Classic, Fresh, Red-Fruit Flavors
Jean-Claude DeBeaune, Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, France
Tasting Note: A juicy Beaujolais Nouveau with classic, fresh, red-fruit flavors.[Read more]
Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 – Done in a Less Nouveau and More-Typical & More Reserved Beaujolais Style
Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees, L’Ancien Beaujolais Nouveau 2020, Beaujolais, France
Tasting Note: A Beaujolais done in a less nouveau and more-typical and more-reserved Beaujolais style.[Read more]
Cartuxa Évora Tinto Colheita 2016 – A Plush & Alluring Combination of Red-And-Black Fruit
Cartuxa, Évora Tinto Colheita 2016, Alentejo, Portugal
Tasting Note: A plush, Portuguese red blend with an alluring combination of red-and-black fruit.[Read more]
