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…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for June 6, 2022
2021 Domaine de Cala Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose (France): Come for the elegant rose petals, stay for the delicious cherries. $21 B 2020 Davis Bynum Virginia’s Block Jane’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley): Grapefruit, lime, citrus blossom, green apple… talk about a heck of a crowd pleaser. $22 B+ 2020 Lucia Vineyards Chardonnay…