What a treat to virtually revisit Napa Valley’s Scattered Peaks (virtually, in this case—which is fitting, given that tasting their wares was one of the last things I got to do in a public wine-media-type setting before Covid hell broke lose). This tiny outfit’s cellar is helmed by living winemaking-legend-type Joel Aiken, who, when asked…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 11, 2022
2017 Orlando Abrigo Meruzzano (Barbaresco): A very burly but successfully executed interpretation for the traditionally more delicate side of Nebbiolo. $45 A- 2014 Orlando Abrigo Rongalio Riserva (Barbaresco): Exciting. Delicious. And Earthyyyyyyyyyyyy! $60 A- 2018 Hic et Nunc ‘Altromondo’ Grignolino (Piedmont): Very delectable spice. Very delectable florals. Very delectable everything, actually. $NA B+ 2015 Chateau…
Helping to Solve the Red Wine Teeth Mystery (at Pix)
A quick hit today to let you know that I helped (in a very small way) to solve a “red wine teeth” mystery for Brendan Fitzgibbons, who just penned an article on the matter for Pix.com. Fitzgibbons has done work with Comedy Central, The Onion, and hosts the Spiritual Assh*le podcast. Which is probably why…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 4, 2022
2020 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro (Vinho Verde): Refreshing VV action that’s both classy and classic. $17 B+ 2016 Macanita Tinto (Douro): There’s a whoooooollllle lotta juicy meatiness to love here, folks. $50 A- 2019 Adega Cooperativa de Borba Premium (Alentejo): Intensely fruity, and really just overall intense (as well as being a bargain). $15 B+…