Last week, I presented an overview of Perelada, the Catalonia producer who I visited during a media jaunt in late 2024 (along with a crap-ton of wine highlights from their lineup). This week, we’re going in a totally different direction, and focusing on one of Perelada’s smallest (but most impressive) parcels: Finca Garbet. Located on…
Gambling (Literally) on the Spanish DO You’ve Never Heard Of (Probably)
Today, we’re going to talk about a brand that is (quite literally) gambling on a Spanish region that you (probably) know nothing about whatsoever. Back in November of 2024, I was a media guest of Perelada, a somewhat enigmatic producer who is basically the biggest thing going in Spain’s Empordà DO (which is primarily in…
Ever Elusive Product Reviews (March, 2025)!
Somehow, I actually found time to give the once-over to a handful of wine-related samples that I cannot safely digest! Here are some thoughts on a small batch of product samples that have been sent to 1WD HQ recently. The Wines of California (The Classic Wine Library) by Elaine Chukan Brown, $45 This is as…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 24, 2025
NV Voga Prosecco (Veneto): Get crackin’, because the partaaay has officially arrived. $16 B
NV Voga Still Prosecco (Veneto): Overachiever here. Bright tangerine and white flower action that won’t quit. $15 B+
2020 Tenuta Cucco Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba (Piedmont): Long finish, lots of dried rose petal, some wood spice, leathery tannins, stewed red fruits, and plenty of grip! $67 A-