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 […]
Reviews
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 […]
Cabernet Sauvignon: Maipo vs Colchagua, Round 1
I’ve been touting Chilean wines as outstanding bargains for several years now. And while I’ve highlighted wines from different regions of Chile, it can be difficult to keep track of which Chilean wine regions are best for different varieties of wine. I’ve been at this for years, tasted hundreds of Chilean wines and read extensively […]
Review: Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Red Blend
When I began reviewing wines, back in 2007, I quickly recognized Chile as an outstanding region when it came to value. The Chilean wine industry has blossomed even further since then, and while there are still great values to be found, the quality, diversity and innovation coming from Chile give even more reasons to give […]
Bull by the Horns Cabernet Sauvignon
Sometimes you want a red wine that has some oomph to it! Maybe when you’re having steak or burgers, or even just some rich cheddar cheese. Cabernet Sauvignon is a good wine to choose on those occasions. Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles makes an even better choice. The challenge, though, is to find a great […]
Review: Licence IV Rosé
The wine I’m reviewing today is a rosé from the Provence region of France and it comes in a can! That’s right, wine in a can. I, for one, am a fan of the aluminum can as a vessel for wine. Yeah sure, I like bottles too. There’s something about the ritual of pulling a […]
Happy Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2021
Today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day, which occurs the third Thursday of November every year. It comes from a tradition in the Beaujolais region of France, dating back to the 1800’s, in which wine producers celebrate the end of the harvest season with a toast of the first wine from the season. Sure there are lots […]
Review: Gaia, Cabernet Franc
Last week, I posted a review of the Maquis, Cabernet Franc from Chile. In that review, I noted how I don’t come across Cabernet Franc as often as some other varieties. Ironically, here I am a week later with another Cabernet Franc review. This one is also from South America, but a little further east […]
Review: Maquis, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a grape variety I don’t write about often. I have nothing against it, in fact I love a good Cab Franc. I just don’t come across it as often as other varieties. If you’re not familiar with Cabernet Franc, think of it as similar to Cabernet Sauvignon except a little bit lighter […]
Review: Murças, Assobio
Last week I posted a review of a Portuguese wine called Quinta dos Murças, Minas. Today I have another wine from Quinta dos Murças, this one is called Assobio. This wine was produced under the same lead winemaker, José Luis Moreira da Silva. The name, Assobio, means “whistle” in Portuguese and is a reference to […]