It’s time to wrap up 2019. Actually, it’s past time to wrap up 2019, but I’m dealing with the post-holiday hangovers just as much as you folks, so this particular wrap-up is a few days late. And I’ve already decided that I’m drinking wine again tonight… ok, maybe I’m not quite finished with the holiday…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For December 30, 2019
2017 Dutton Goldfield Van Der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain): Open for immediate payoff of earthy delights, or don’t for delayed payoff of even earthier delights. $68 A- 2017 Dutton-Goldfield Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir (Green Valley): Sometimes love comes in the form of rhubarb. $62 A- 2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot…
Wine Caves are NOT the Problem
Hopefully your holiday spirits, dear readers, will be in full swing this week and thus you’ll indulge me a bit of (non-partisan) political commentary. During the most recent 2019 debate of Democratic party Presidential contenders, a rather sizeable hullabaloo was generated when, during the course of the proceedings, it was mentioned that Mayor Pete Buttigieg…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For December 23, 2019
NV Andre Jacquart Vertus Experience Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut (Champagne): Pretending to be much pricier than it is; and largely succeeding brilliantly. $39 A- 2016 MacPhail The Flyer Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast): Youthful and friendly facade belying earthiness and and a potent punch. $50 A- 2017 Sokol Blosser ‘Bluebird Cuvee’ Sparkling (USA):…