In today’s episode of 1WineDude TV, I offer my take on the new trend in in-home wine tasting – T.A.S.T.E. sample packs – using Blackbird Vineyards’ “Flock Box” as my primary target specimen. In fairness to Blackbird, their wines are, for the most part, superb and you can read my takes on some of their…
The Myths of the Palate: An Interview with Tim Hanni, MW
Master of Wine and Certified Wine Educator Tim Hanni has been lighting up the on-line wine world this week. More specifically, what’s been lighting up the wine world is the release of a report of highlights from a study of wine consumer taste preferences that Tim has co-authored with Virginia Utermohlen, MD. Titled “Beverage preferences…
Chile and Peppers (or “Wine Shopping in the Veggie Aisle”)
Am I crazy for thinking Chilean wines still have way too much pyrazine/green pepper action? Well… am I??? That’s a question that’s been on my mind lately, especially after taking part in the Wines of Chile red blends on-line tasting recently and finding myself in the minority of participants who found the levels of nettle…
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini Reviews Round-Up for 2010-10-22
07 C. Donatiello Floodgate Vineyard Block 15 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley): Like liquified red-berry-flavored satin sheets. $49 B+ -> 09 Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja Torre la Moreira Albariño (Rias Baixas): A Citrus, mineral, & acid assault to unleash on grilled prawns. $10 B -> 06 Lokoya Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley): A master…