Yesterday, the first of my two new books officially became available. You can now have Wine Taster’s Journal: Drink, Rate, Record, and Remember shipped right on over to you, no waiting! Technically, this is the second of my two new books, as it’s the companion piece to the much longer Wine Taster’s Guide: Drink and…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For July 6, 2020
2018 Pico Maccario Lavignone Rosato (Piedmont): Like a Disney princess – both pretty and bold. $18 B+ 2016 Rocca delle Macie Ser Gioveto Chianti Classico Riserva (Tuscany): Big, burly, but ultimately true. $35 A- 2016 Tasca d’Almerita Tenuta Regaleali Lamuri Nero d’Avola (Sicilly): Everything here is completely delicious apart from the glass and label. $20…
Wine in the Time of Coronavirus, Part 5 (“Courage of Convictions” with Smith-Madrone)
The latest in the steady stream of sipping during SIP virtual tastings brings up back to longtime friend of 1WD Stu Smith, one of the masterminds behind Napa Valley’s well-regarded Smith-Madrone. If you’ve spent any appreciable time perusing this little website, then you know that Smith is smart, verbose, and opinionated – all of which…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For June 29, 2020
2018 Vintage Longbottom H Sauvignon Blanc (Adelaide Hills): This is basically 99.999% pure delight. $40 A- NV Le Grand Courtage Grande Cuvee Brut Rose (France): Fans of warmer weather and chilled beverages, rejoice! $21 B+ 2019 Domaine de Cala Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose (Provence): The berries here – just like your thirst that it’s…