2012 Archives | PALATE PRESS

What We’re Drinking – Castello di Amorosa “La Castellana” Red Blend

January 8, 2018

Loads of flavors explode, starting with black currant and boysenberry, then black cherry, with vanilla, unsweetened cocoa, tar, and nutmeg. Drink with well-marbled ribeye. Highly Recommended. 92 points.

What We’re Drinking – Camp du Rouss Barbera d’Asti

David Honig

December 25, 2017

Tasting Notes

This is a bit of a mish-mash, disjointed fruit and flavors fighting against each other instead of working together. Not Recommended.

What We’re Drinking – 2012 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Becky Sue Epstein

June 18, 2016

Tasting Notes

Here’s a good reason to use that decanter you’ve been meaning to try.

What We’re Drinking – St. Urbans-Hof Riesling

David Honig

March 9, 2015

Tasting Notes

Complex layers of tropical and citrus fruits last seemingly forever.

What We’re Drinking – Wente “Morning Fog” Chardonnay

David Honig

February 27, 2015

Tasting Notes

It has soft, sweet fruits with a rim of brightness. Recommended. 87 points.

2012 Elena Walch Gewurtztraminer

Becky Sue Epstein

September 17, 2014

Tasting Notes

Bitterness persisted and it didn’t pair well with anything we had on the table, unfortunately.

2012 Lewinsohn Winery “Garage de Papa” Blanc

David Honig

April 8, 2014

Tasting Notes

Ido Lewinsohn make both his wines, Garage de Papa Blanc and Garage de Papa Rouge, in his father's garage. Recommended. 89 points.

Le Strette Nas-cetta del commune di Novello, Langhe 2012

Christina Pickard

February 27, 2014

Tasting Notes

Exceptionally food friendly, it would stand up a treat next to buttery pasta dishes, risotto, and creamy mashed potatoes.

The Lagrézette Challenge: The Verdict on Le Pigeonnier 1999

Embracing the Obscure with Slow Wine USA

Finding Destiny, Love…And Wine

Book Review: Ritz & Escoffier – The Hotelier, The Chef & The Rise of the Leisure Class

2010 Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir

Kin’s Quest for Booze-Free Euphoria

The Approachable Juggernaut Wine: 2015 Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon

Does this wine remind you of Sting? There’s a reason: 2016 “When We Dance” Chianti DOCG

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky

Lone rider Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon

Character without Attitude: 2016 Matchbook Estate-Bottled Petite Sirah

What We’re Drinking – Castello di Amorosa “La Castellana” Red Blend

What We’re Drinking – Camp du Rouss Barbera d’Asti

What We’re Drinking – 2012 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

What We’re Drinking – St. Urbans-Hof Riesling

What We’re Drinking – Wente “Morning Fog” Chardonnay

2012 Elena Walch Gewurtztraminer

2012 Lewinsohn Winery “Garage de Papa” Blanc

Le Strette Nas-cetta del commune di Novello, Langhe 2012

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