Long-time 1WD reader and tirelessly inquisitive wine guy Bob Henry recently asked for my thoughts on an article published by wine data maven David Morrison, titled The perilous state of the US wine industry?. Go read it; it’s important. My first thought about said article is that I love said article; it’s well-written, interesting, and…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For November 18, 2019
2018 Troon Vineyard Grenache (Applegate Valley): Hearty and Meaty meet Floral and Lovely. $35 A- 2017 Mettler Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi): Manly, but with a penchant for fresh garden herbs. $25 B+ 2017 Mettler Family Vineyards Petite Sirah (Lodi): One of the most potent, palatable, and potential-filled incarnations of this burly grape you’ll find,…
What’s Old Is… Newish (Talking Furmint for Napa Valley Wine Academy)
A quick note today to let you know that my latest piece for the Napa Valley Wine Academy has been published, this time focusing on Furmint (you can check out other NVWA articles here). The once-kingly-then-humble-and-now-up-and-coming Hungarian Furmint grape variety has had a wild ride the past few years. While it seems like only yesterday…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For November 11, 2019
2012 Tenuta Carretta Cascina Bordino (Barbaresco): The more feminine Nebbiolo that kind of forgot its feminine side. $60 B+ NV Palmer & Co Rose Reserve Brut (Champagne): Sweetness and vivacity that never quite get into harmonious tune. $65 B+ 2018 Domaine Blain Soeur & Frere Brouilly (Beaujolais): Fruity, peppery, round, and basically perfect bistro fare….