A cheerful bright cherry aroma wafts up from the glass at first. After the wine opens a bit, deeper cherry aromas and flavors carry an undertone of tobacco and earth. Tannins are moderately woody, in a pleasant way. This wine-read more-
In preparation for Open That Bottle Night (live, only on Palate Press; Saturday, February 26 from 7 pm - 10 pm EST), editorial board member Becky Sue Epstein shares some thoughts on the bottle she plans to enjoy. 1983 Château-read more-
A very black cherry nose, with lots of fruit. Also on the palate and in the finish. Very mild tannins and a bit of earthiness in the flavor. But with food the fruitiness is moderated and the tannins are enhanced.-read more-
As I was finishing my pasta dish, I noticed I’d switched to a spoon, to lick up every bit of the house-made tortellini stuffed with delicate Maine crab, drizzled with a light parmesan crema, surrounded by a hedge of pumpkin-read more-
The Chenin Blanc's contribution is apparent in this sparkling wine of medium-light golden yellow, with a floral, cedar-spice nose. There's a moderate mousse - no heavy bubbling action, but persistent small bubbles. It is somewhat fruity in the mouth, with-read more-
Driving around the enigmatic, fog-shrouded Piedmont region of Italy, I saw steep vineyards that fall away from the winding, mountain roads, and medieval castles looming out of the haze on every other hilltop. I recalled the great Barolo and Barbaresco-read more-
Slightly hot, red fruit aroma. Flavors of rich, red fruit, caramelized, along with light minerality and tannins on the palate. With an appealing, medium body, this is very pleasant to drink with a variety of beef dishes, such as fajitas with-read more-
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-