A funny thing happened on my way to the 2010 Pro Wine Writers Symposium. I did some research, and found what I was looking for, just not where I expected to find it. Since my Symposium fellowship was underwritten by Franciscan, I’m planning on a visit to the winery when I’m in Napa next month….
Little Sister Is Serious (Wallis Family Estate’s New Parker-Friendly Cab Release)
This may be the first time that anyone has compared a high-end inaugural Napa Cabernet with a creepy video game. Probably because no one has been quite foolhardy cavalier enough to try it before, right? The wine in question is a sample of Wallis Family Estate’s “Little Sister” Cabernet Sauvignon, which is seeing its first…
Wine Satan or Wine Savior? An Interview With Wine Trials Author Robin Goldstein
Depending on who you ask, Wine Trials author Robin Goldstein is either the wine world’s Satan, or the wine consumer’s Savior. Whether you feel that Goldstein’s powers are being used for good or evil, you can’t say that he harbors a fear of shaking things up. Goldstein became a polarizing figure in the wine world…
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2010-01-23
06 Jacob's Creek Steingarten Riesling (Barossa): They ride on blaaaaazing aaaaaciiiiiiiiid! And lemon zest. And then even more acid. B- # 06 Cruz Andina Malbec (Mendoza): More jams than a Phish concert. Decant for 2 hrs, serve w/ brisket & the higher price will seem worth it. B # 08 Folonari Pinot grigio (Veneto): For…