“We always wanted to break the rules.” So mentioned Prosecco family producer Bellenda owner Umberto Cosmo and his daughter Lucrezia during an online samples tasting I attended (relatively) recently. If ever an outfit in Valdobbiadene embodied the Italian spirit of flaunting convention, it’s this one. Founded in 1986 by Umberto and his brothers and father,…
Cheap Wine Day Return (Talking Affordable Summer Wines on Good Day Philadelphia)
So, I went there. “There” being back to Fox29 Philly for another wine segment for June 18, 2022; this time talking about Summertime wine picks under $20. As in my previous appearances at the studio, everyone was totally great, and handled the frenetic pace of filming with aplomb and general good-vibe-filled awesomeness. No cheesesteaks this…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for June 13, 2022
2014 Chateau Cartier Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Saint-Emilion): Still very much delightfully energetic, and energetically delightful. $30 B+ 2018 Domaine les Carmels ‘Les Caprices’ (Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux): Pucker up, because the earthy vibrancy rarely quits when sipping this one. $25 B 2015 Cellier des Dauphins ‘Les Dauphins’ (Cotes du Rhone): Massive bonus points awarded for…
Wine In the Time of Coronavirus, Part 58: Going Native, Again (More Esporão Recent Releases)
Herdade do Esporão is a producer that is close to my Portuguese-loving heart, having worked closely with them in the past, visited on a few occasions (including taking what I think is the only Terrible Towel photo atop of their ancient tower, just before Superbowl XLV…), and even recently catching up with them during one…