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+…
Sampling Portugal’s Very Best (Icon & Premium Wines Tasting from Wine Future 2023)
Let’s travel back in time about six months or so, to when I almost lost my mind because I got to meet hard rock legend Iron F*CKING Maiden’s Bruce F*CKING Dickinson at the Wine Future 2023 conference, held in Coimbra, Portugal. Admittedly, that was indeed the biggest highlight of the WF 2023 conference for me;…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for May 6, 2024
NV Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco Rose (Veneto): Juicy, fresh, and above all else, fun. $16 B
2022 Domaine Bousquet ‘Danaus’ Red (Costers del Segre): A red-fruited party in a glass right here. $15 B
2021 Casa Ferreirinha ‘Papa Figos’ Tinto (Douro): Lots of dark red fruit, even more spices, and even more more leather. $19 B+
2023 Mathis Rose de Grenache (Sonoma Valley): Bright, well made, approachable, and elegant. So, a win. $25 B+…