2015 Chateau Picoron ‘Petit Picoron’ (Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux): THE bargain Bord’x red to snatch up greedily (if any are left…). $19 B+ 2019 Duchman Family Winery Trebbiano (Texas): Fresh flowers for everyone!!! Right NOW!!! $24 B+ 2017 Duchman Family Winery Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre (Texas): Shorter on spice and definition, long on raw deliciousness. $30 B+ 2018…
Month: March 2022
Dispatch from 1WD HQ: What We Drank at the Half-Century Mark!
According to my mother, one is allowed to turn 49 as many times as s/he likes, but one can only turn 50 once. Personally, I don’t subscribe to that particular philosophy because, well, math, but turning 50 felt like it ought to be a milestone to recognize (“Half-Century Club” actually sounds kind of cool, if…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 14, 2022
2021 Cattleya ‘Alma de Cattleya’ Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County): Passion fruit, nettle, and a whole lotta passionate POW! $20 B+ 2019 Decoy Merlot (Sonoma County): Juicy, rich, dark, plummy, and built for Now. $19 B 2019 Banshee Pinot Noir (Sonoma County): Shouting out statements of herbal, crowd-pleasing tanginess. $20 B 2016 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 7, 2022
2016 Orlando Abrigo Montersino (Barbaresco): Enough earthiness for the entire globe; Tart, textured, & terrifically savory. $56 A- 2019 Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel (Amador County): Goes down almost too easy. Fans of the style will be very happy indeed. $25 B 2016 Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): Red fruits galore,…