2019 Vietto Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): Laser-focused citrus action with a mineral crystal power source. $NA B+ 2020 Marengo Mauro Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): A gorgeous, vivacious, palate-refreshing adventure starring apples, herbs, pears, with additional talented tree fruits in supporting roles. $NA A- 2019 Cantine San Silvestro Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): Apricots and blossoms that would be much happier if you…
Month: September 2021
Wine In the Time of Coronavirus, Part 53: Overachievers-R-Us (Domaine Bousquet Recent Releases 2021)
[ Editor’s Note: Listen up, friends of 1WD! With Baby Gianna due pretty much any day now, it could be a few weeks before this humble little corner of the Global Interwebs gets an update from me. I will be back in fighting form (if a bit – ok, more than a bit – sleep-deprived)…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for September 13, 2021
2019 Cascina Gavetta Nas-Cëtta del Comune di Novello (Langhe): Lovely Riesling-like blossom action that’s fresh, as, well, as daisy! $NA A- 2019 La Pergola Nas-Cëtta del Comune di Novello (Langhe): You can go ahead and drop those minerals off *right here* in my mouth. $NA B+ 2019 Passone Massimiliano Nas-Cëtta del Comune di Novello (Langhe):…
Midnight Train to Awesome (Georgian Wine Is Ready for Prime Time)
Well, folks, I’m just going to come right out and say it now: Georgian wine is ready for prime time. No, not wine from the U.S. state of Georgia (though that state has had some standout wines for many years now, so don’t overlook it). No, I mean Georgia the country. The home of the…