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Happy Beaujolais! 2011 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages

November 21, 2013September 9, 2016

Today is a big day in France. The third Thursday of November is the day that each year's Beaujolais Nouveau is cracked open and tasted for the first time. The wine is literally just months old, but the event is used to get a sense of the vintage as... Read More

Spain Tasting Tempranillo Wine

2009 Bodega Numanthia Termes

November 10, 2013September 9, 2016

I am a fan of Numanthia wines. Located in the Toro region of Spain, this Bodega makes entry level Tempranillo to the very fine (and expensive) stuff, but what they all have in common is incredible structure. They can be very big, powerful and bold, with lots of tannin,... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2010 Lyeth Meritage

October 4, 2013September 9, 2016

My husband and I, like many wine drinkers, are big fans of Bordeaux. At their best they show power and finesse, complexity and subtlety, but unfortunately at a pretty hefty price tag. Enter Meritage wines. Meritage (rhymes with heritage) wines are those that use the traditional Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2011 Domaine de Chenevieres Chablis Les Grandes Vignes

September 29, 2013September 9, 2016

Chablis, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 1) Even the very finest Chablis isn't astronomically priced. Dollar for dollar, you get more for your money when you buy white wine, and I find Chablis is a perfect example. 2) The high acidity makes it a... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2011 Domaine Servin Chablis Les Pargues

September 25, 2013September 9, 2016

Ah Chablis. I'm certain I've written about my love for Chablis before, but in case you hadn't heard, I adore the stuff. Chablis is wine from the Chardonnay grape in the village of Chablis, in the Burgundy region of France. Chablis is my absolute favorite expression of the Chardonnay grape.... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2010 Louis Latour Pouilly-Vinzelles En Paradis

September 8, 2013September 9, 2016

If you've read some of my previous reviews of wine, you'll know I am no fan of New World, oaky, buttery, vanilla-candle-smelling Chardonnay. I am a very big fan though, of crisp, non-oaky, high acidity Chardonnay, like those gorgeously austere wines from Chablis. In fact, Chablis may be my... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Tasting Wine

2009 Chateau de Nages Costieres-de-Nimes Cuvee Joseph Torres

September 4, 2013September 9, 2016

Despite what many people think, most wines produced in the world today do not need aging/cellaring to be enjoyed. In fact, most wines are ready to be drunk the minute they are sold. This is especially true of "New World" style wines, marked by an abundance of fruit. Age... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot France Tasting Wine

2010 Chateau Fayat Pomerol

August 31, 2013September 9, 2016

Bordeaux is such a mixed bag when it comes to wine. At one end of the spectrum, some of the greatest, most expensive wines in the world are made here, but at the same time, there are loads of bottles, mediocre to terrible, that are marketed and sold, often... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

2010 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Director’s Cut

August 28, 2013September 9, 2016

Wine Review: 2010 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Director's Cut In general, I don't drink a lot of California Pinot Noir. The crazy fruit bombs with tons of wood are not my ideal expression of the grape. There are a handful of makers out of CA that I am... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Tasting Wine

2010 Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf du Pape

August 27, 2013September 9, 2016

When I began drinking wine, Chateauneuf du Pape was one of the reasons I became obsessed. A little AOC in France's Southern Rhone Valley, it is unusual for a French wine because it can include up to 13 different grapes in the blend, although grenache is usually the primary... Read More