So… the global [pandemic has now gone on so long that not only have we crossed the threshold of 50 virtual samples tastings, but we’re circling back and revisiting producers that have already held such events… In this case, that’s actually a positive development, as I got a chance to revisit the single vineyard wines…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for August 30, 2021
NV Earl Stevens Prosecco (Veneto): You cleaner than a bar of Dove soap? Yup! $15 B 2020 Day Owl Rose (California): Like a glass full of lip-smacking watermelon candy. $15 B- 2020 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Arroyo Seco): Honeyed, unctuous, delicious, and very highly recommended. $15 B+ 2017 Two Angels Petite Sirah (High…
Wine In the Time of Coronavirus, Part 51: Figuratively Pint-Sized (Launch of Le Grand Verre Wines)
Maybe it’s because I’m expecting my second kid and have a temporarily renewed affinity for all things small and cute, but I found the idea of Le Grand Verre’s figuratively pint-sized (they’re actually 6.3oz) packaging intriguing enough to accept their live virtual tasting/samples invitation. I mean, the sort of test-tube-esque bottles are kind of cute,…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for August 23, 2021
2015 Condado de Haza Crianza (Ribera del Duero): Dark and dangerously drinkable mixture of earth, tobacco, and spicy, savory plumminess. $24 B+ 2019 Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay (California): Friendly, smooth, and evoking California sunshine pretty much all the way. $17 B 2019 Benziger Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County): Juicy currants bouncing on a grippy,…