2017 Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana ‘Cuordilava’ Etna Rosso (Sicily): An earthy, tangy, spicy luxury spa experience for the mouth and soul. $95 A- 2019 Spirit of Texas Winery Welcome White (Texas High Plains): Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the perfumed flowers! $30 B+ 2020 Slate Theory Cinsault Rosé (Texas): A (very) promising start that packs…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for January 10, 2022
NV Sommariva Brut (Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiane Superiore): Delightful, delicious, and definitely going to please the discerning amongst the crowd. $15 B+ 2020 Mongarda Brut (Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore): Long, refined, elegant… Hot damn, Prosecco just doesn’t get much better than this bargain. $19 A- 2019 Cantina Vignaioli Elvio Pertinace Langhe Nebbiolo (Piedmont): A succulent,…
Dispatch from 1WD Paternity Leave: Yule-Tidings
Yuletide greetings from 1WD paternity leave, folks! Despite the fact that I am woefully, epically, insanely behind on just about everything blog-related, I am still receiving a sh*tload of samples (likely in lieu of the pandemic pretty much still slamming the brakes on any wine-related travel… in fact, it’s had both feet pegged on those…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for January 3, 2022
NV Le Grand Courtage Grande Cuvee Brut Rose (France): A controlled but highly potent red berry explosion. $24 B+ NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Rose (Champagne): Kind of like a wonderful raspberry and cranberry tart. That was sent from heaven. $80 A- 2019 Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana ‘Isolano’ Etna Bianco (Sicily): Floral, mineral, citric, zesty,…