On the left, a glass of 2007 Zuccardi Q Mendoza Malbec. On the right, a glass of 2004 Château Lagrézette Cahors—also a Malbec. The Zuccardi is fruitier, with slightly jammy overtones and good structure (though the acidity seems a little-read more-
As a part-time manager of a wine retail shop in British Columbia, and a full-time marketer, I’m bringing a level of analysis to our business that is treading new ground at the small, independent store level in wine retail while-read more-
Clear, medium ruby to garnet. Aromas of cherry, pepper, oak, cedar, spice, red fruit, currant, violet, vegetal. Dry, medium tannin, medium-high acid, medium-full body, cherry, strawberry, anise, soft oak. WHO: Bodegas Beronia WHAT: Tempranillo, Garnacha WHERE: Rioja, Spain WHEN: 2006-read more-
Many economists see the ongoing financial crisis that started in 2007 as the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Greece dominated the news this year, and it was finally confirmed on May 2nd that the European governments and-read more-
Clear with medium intensity, darker and deeper than many rosés, somewhere between rose and cranberry juice. Just shy of being incredibly aromatic, the youthful aromas jump out. Included are grapefruit, citrus, lemon, cherry, strawberry, a little vegetal, and floral. A-read more-
Clear, medium-light ruby color. Aromas of violet, floral, ripe cherry, and strawberry. Dry, medium acid, medium tannin, cherry, floral, soft oak, well balanced. WHO: Pagos del Rey WHAT: Tempranillo WHERE: Rioja, Spain WHEN: 2006 HOW MUCH: $12
Clear, medium ruby to garnet color. Cherry, raspberry, red fruit, soft oak on nose. Dry, medium acid, medium tannin, oak, cherry, strawberry, and a fruity finish. WHO: Dinastía Vivanco WHAT: Tempranillo WHERE: Rioja, Spain WHEN: 2005 HOW MUCH: $15
Clear, pale, dull gold. Clean, aromas of peach, banana, apple, pear, lemon, tropical fruit. Dry, full body, medium acid, fleshy yellow fruit, lime. WHO: Bodegas Shaya WHAT: Verdejo WHERE: Rueda, Spain WHEN: 2008 HOW MUCH: $15