As one who tends to hate the combination of oak and young Chardonnay, I was surprised at the deft touch at which the oak was used here. It spent 10 months in barrel, with 50% in new French oak, and-read more-
Join bubble lovers, wine writers, fine wine shops and restaurants across the country as Palate Press: the online wine magazine, and its entire Editorial Board taste the wines of Pol Roger online with Pol Roger's Laurent d'Harcourt and Frederick Wildman's Martin-read more-
This is part one in a series of posts about wine closures. In this series, we'll explore the relative merits and drawbacks of the many different ways we seal our wine. The pop of a cork is almost as synonymous-read more-
If you're throwing a big wine party and need a way for guests to keep trackof their glasses, the traditional method is to use wine glass charms. They look a lot alike (particularly after a couple of glasses), and men-read more-
Somewhat floral aroma with toasted yeast, pears, and honey. Medium toasty body, opening and showing more fruit in the glass. Crisp, citric finish. A California sparkler that has taken on the depth and rounded flavors characteristic of vintage champagne, so-read more-
Clear, bright, medium-plus intensity ruby red coloration with some purple. A clean nose with medium intensity aromas of plum, blackberry, sage, and damp leaves. Dry on the palate with medium-full body, medium tannin and acidity, and balanced alcohol. Medium intense-read more-
Jonathan Wilson graduated from the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers in 2009 and was the recipient of the Kent Clarke Award for top graduating student. He possesses a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines & Spirits from the Wine and-read more-
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