“We probably have the most expensive viticulture in the world.” So claimed Charles Symington, CEO of 5th generation Port and Douro powerhouse Symington Family Estates, during a recent ZOOM live tasting in which he was joined by fellow family member and Head Winemaker Charles Symington. And he has a point—and he has perspective, with Symington…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for August 9, 2021
2018 Alois Lageder ‘Porer’ Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige): Yet another Exhibit in the evidence locker for N. Italy being the true spiritual home of this grape. $26 B+ 2017 Peter Zemmer Rollhutt Pinot Noir (Alto Adige): Roundness and spice that delight; warning: this one is almost *too* light on its feet. $17 B 2020 Les…
Kicking Glass (Gabriel Glas Product Review)
Long-time 1WD readers know me as someone who has an inordinate fondness for wine tumblers—I use them more often than stemmed wine glasses, and review the majority of my wine samples while employing the flat-bottomed little wonders. Tumblers have received short-shrift in the wine community, with many leveling the oft-overstated criticism that they encourage unnecessarily…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for August 2, 2021
2020 Chateau Beaulieu Cuvee Alexandre Rose (Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence): Pretty pretty, and pretty much a pure delight to imbibe. $19 B+ 2019 Planeta ‘Cometa’ Fiano Menfi (Sicily): A finely crafted shooting star display of tropical, herbal, and exotic jolts of energy. $42 A- 2020 Pasqua ’11 Minutes’ Odi et Amo Rose (Veneto): Watermelon, cherry skin, and…