You may have heard of Moscatel, also known as Muscatel, Muscat or Muscat of Alexandria. You may have even tasted one before. But it’s unlikely that you’ve had one like this! Moscatel, Muscat or whatever you prefer to call it, is typically vinified into a sweet wine. It’s also one of the grapes used to […]
Reviews
Review: Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc
It’s mid-March and we’ve already had our first taste of spring here in Cincinnati. We’ve had some warm days, getting into the 70s. The magnolia trees and daffodils are blossoming. And I’m seeing buds on bushes and grapevines around my yard. That first taste of spring makes my palate crave more summer-oriented wines, like Sauvignon […]
Review: Domaine Bousquet Reserve Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
I’ve written about Domaine Bousquet wines many times over the years. They are a producer that consistently makes good wine at reasonable prices and does so while being good stewards for the environment. Sustainability is often one of the themes I highlight when I write about Domaine Bousquet, but one of the things I haven’t […]
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé
Thanksgiving is almost here and that means we’re in the peak of Beaujolais Nouveau season. The drop date for this year’s vintage (i.e., Beaujolais Nouveau Day) was just last Thursday, a week before Thanksgiving. While the origins of Beaujolais Nouveau have nothing to do with Thanksgiving, it’s a happy coincidence that Beaujolais Nouveau wines happen […]
Review: Maquis, Cabernet Sauvignon
As the seasons turn and the weather begins to cool, my wine interests also change — leaning once again more toward red wines. How about a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon to satisfy that craving? Yes, that sounds delicious! Earlier this year, I did a couple posts comparing Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo region to those from […]
Viña Tabalí, Talinay, Sauvignon Blanc
I sometimes have been torn over the name of this website. Specifically, the inclusion of “cheap” in the name because it can be a loaded word. On one hand, it can be a positive in reference to lower prices that are affordable. On the other hand, it can be interpreted to imply low quality. My […]
Ventisquero, Grey, Sauvignon Blanc
In my last few posts, like this one, this one and this one, I’ve been highlighting Sauvignon Blanc from the coastal region of Chile. I’m continuing that theme today with a post about a Sauvignon Blanc named “Grey” from Ventisquero Wine Estates. This wine comes from the Huasco River Valley in the northern part of […]
Review: Casas del Bosque, La Cantera, Sauvignon Blanc
The last couple reviews I’ve posted, like this one and this one, have highlighted Sauvignon Blanc from the coastal region of Chile and I have another one in that category to share with you today. This one comes from Casas del Bosque and is made with grapes from the Las Dichas region within the westernmost […]
Review: Rocim Mariana White Blend
If you spend much time exploring wine, through visiting vineyards and talking with producers or even just reading about it, the topic of climate change is likely to come up… often. While some politicians and biased media sources like to question the veracity of climate change models, those who have been working in the wine […]
Review: Secreto De Viu Manent Malbec
When thinking of Malbec, many people think of Argentina, given the fact that so much Malbec is produced there it has almost become synonymous with Argentine wine. But Argentina isn’t the only country where good Malbec is produced. Just to the west of Argentina, in Chile, they are also producing some tasty Malbec. In today’s […]