2014 Gloria Ferrer Brut Blanc de Blancs

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Graduating from Chardonnay table wine to blanc de blancs Champagne or sparkling wine makes sense -- if you have a very good one like this, made with 100% chardonnay grapes, and aged in the winery’s cellars for a couple years before being ready to drink now. The wine has some

NV J Cuvee Brut

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
An elegant aroma of yeast and toast and cedar to begin, with a hint of fresh grass then lemon and raspberry on the palate. A tropical note, then peach skin acidity with honey in the finish. Enjoy as an aperitif. Highly recommended -- BSE WHO: J Vineyards & Winery WHAT:

2016 Sterling Sparkling Rose

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The color is one of the things that stands out with this rosé sparkler: it’s a lovely, soft salmon pink – so make sure to serve it in clear glasses. There are some florals in the aroma, and strawberry on the palate, with tinges of cocoa and sweet fruit in

2016 Sterling Blanc de Blancs

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Scents are a combination of flowers and fruit, evoking fresh, breezy fields. On the palate, some apricot emerges. In this young wine, sparkling’s traditional toast and yeast take a backseat to the other flavors and aromas. There’s even a hint of sweet fruit in the finish. And the bottle design

J Brut Rose

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
NV J Brut Rosé Strong leather aroma with elements ranging from butter to cedar and ginger. A textured wine in the mouth, evoking peach juice and yellow raspberries: tart yet fruity. Faint minerality in a lemon-lime finish, lengthy yet lively. WHO: J Vineyards & Winery WHAT: 61% pinot noir, 35%

Eighty Four Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The nose is huge, filled with dried blueberries and herbs. The palate is even bigger, with fresh and dried black cherries, blueberries, espresso, unsweetened chocolate, and cloves. Tannins are powerful and smooth, mouth feel big and meaty. Drink with well-marbled ribeye to tame the big tannins and let the fruit

Amarone for Newbies: Intro to One of Italy’s Great Wines

Elisabetta Tosi
Features
5 min read
If you ask an experienced winelover, “What are the greatest Italian red wines?” It’s likely their reply would be, “Barolo, Brunello and Amarone!” But how many people can say they have sampled Amarone? Barolo is the celebrated Piedmontese wine made with Nebbiolo grapes. Brunello is made with Tuscan sangiovese grapes.