A quick-hit today (while I’m traveling) to let you know about a new gig: I’ve contributed a profile piece on Napa Valley cult classic Realm Cellars (yes, that Realm, the one who makes reds going for about $1,300 a bottle) for BestWineries.com, an outlet local to the SF Bay-area wine scene. And I will freely…
Month: November 2024
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 11, 2024
2022 Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco (Alentejo): A tropical, fragrant, perfumed vintage makes this one just as reliable as ever. $27 A-
NV Racines Grand Reserve Sparkling Chardonnay (Sta Rita Hills): Laser-focused citrus aimed right at your tongue and your heart strings. $80 A-
2010 Irwin Family Vineyards Piedra Roja Block 22 Tempranillo (Sierra Foothills): Wow… this dynamo is still giving off Reserva Rioja vibes! $35 A-…
What-the-WHAT?!?? An Actual Product Roundup! (Wine Product Reviews for November 7, 2024)
Holy. F*cking. SH&T!!! It’s been roughly a year and a half since I’ve remembered to been able to do an actual, proper roundup of wine product reviews on this website. To say that I’ve been overdue would be, or course, a gross understatement… And yet, that hasn’t kept PR people from sending me wine-related samples…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 4, 2024
2021 LeTerre Cabernet Sauvignon (Asolo Montello): Like a bottled version of a tasty charcuterie serving. $NA B+
2010 Sandlands Mataro (California): Crunchy and vibrant, and not appearing a day over 5 years old! $NA A-
2002 Burge Family Winemakers ‘D & OH’ (Barossa Valley): More simple red fruit, but much more complex pepper spiciness still makes it a fascinating sniffer. $50 A-