Sangiovese, barbera, primitivo…the classic Italian grape varieties most cultivated across Italy. But grown in Sonoma, California? They are and have been dating back to the late 1800’s and thriving today. The arrival of Italian grape varieties in Sonoma can be traced to 1881 and the founding of the Italian Swiss
This is still a very young wine, softening and adding layers hours after popping the cork. Decant this with lead time and enthusiastic splashing. Otherwise, it will disappoint when first opened, showing a tart to the point of puckering, tannic enough to make the mouth an arid desert. Three hours
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HOT LOT January 1, 2012 WHO: DeLille Cellars WHAT: Red Bordeaux Blend WHERE: Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain DESIGNATION: Chaleur Estate WHEN: 2003 SIZE: 750 ml RESERVE: $170 (all three bottles) MINIMUM BID INCREMENT: $10 95 Points, Wine Advocate Both the 2003 and 2002 red Chaleur Estates set new standards
The color shows medium concentration, ruby in the center with a garnet rim. The nose is impressive, balsamico with dried red currant fruits and bitter greens, tobacco, orange rind, tea leaves. The palate is good, with similar flavors, but does not quite meet the promise of the nose, with lower
Fans of Adam Sandler (yes, they still exist) will tell you that his films are not meant to be profound; they're meant to make you laugh. They're easily forgotten, but can provide a pleasant distraction for a short while. Fans of Dan Brown (I think they still exist) tend to
Franciacorta has the most demanding standards for any sparkling wine region in the world. They're a substitute for tradition, because the Italian region has been in the bubbles business for only 50 years, which is nothing in Europe. As everybody is thinking about bubbly this week, I decided to take