If, like me, you’re a fan of fortified wines, then the Wine Future 2023 conference held in Coimbra, Portugal saved its best for last. The final guided tasting event at the conference, helmed by Portuguese fortified wine expert Richard Mayson, was titled “Historic and Legendary Madeira and Porto” and, considering my history with both, the…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for May 20, 2024
2022 Aviana Verdejo (Spain): Bright, and bountiful with bold honeysuckle budding about. $20 B
2021 Badia di Morrona ‘Taneto’ (Toscana): Earth, licorice, black cherry, dried citrus peel, dried sage, lots of herbs spice in the mouth, bold palate feel… This one is making a statement! $30 A-
2017 Amaro Winery Malbec (New Mexico): Jammy and pushing the envelope to near splitting point, but doing it all with red fruit flair. $32 B+…
“The Magnificent 12” (Sampling Some of The Wine World’s Best at Wine Future 2023)
Welcome to part two of the 1WD coverage of the epic tastings held during the Wine Future 2023 conference in Coimbra, Portugal. For details on the event and guided tastings (and my reviews of some of the best of the best when it comes to Portuguese wines), see part one. The second guided tasting at…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for May 13, 2024
2020 Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery ‘El Santo’ Red (Mesilla Valley): A pleasing onslaught of tangy red cherries. $NA B
2023 Lescombes Family Vineyards ‘Heritage’ Pinot Noir (New Mexico): Baskets of ripe, fresh strawberries for the taking. $34 B+
2019 Luna Rosa Winery Aglianico (New Mexico): Crowd pleasing combo of currant compote, cloves, and cinnamon. $NA B+…