The presence of minerality in wine is beyond a doubt a one of the most controversial and hot issues of the wine world. It stands among topics like climate change, the impact of ''wild yeasts,'' biodynamics and natural wines, all of which are capable of generating extensive and sometimes endless
‘Tis the season for Oscar parties. If you really want to impress your friends during this Sunday’s festivities, don your tux or gown, get behind the bar, and whip up some of these cocktails inspired by some of the nominees. The George Clooney 3 oz. Hendrick’s gin Juice of ½
Very light, almost clear, with a golden tinge. The nose is very pretty, subtle, with very nice white florals and tropical fruits with a background of sweet lemon. Tropical fruits and whit flowers show on the palate, too, leering with pineapple and key lime, trending toward Meyer lemon and ginger
On November 5, 2011, 120 or so wine professionals and wine lovers, as well as the wine curious, gathered in the home of Palate Press Publisher David Honig for the Third Annual Palate Press grand tasting. There were more than 230 different wines from around the world on eight different
Lemon rind & lime juice with candied ginger and jasmine, pleasantly off dry, great acid, light bodied. Very pleasant wine. Needs sushi. A four-star wine from the Fourth Annual Palate Press Grand Tasting. WHO: Schloss Schonborn WHAT: Riesling, Kabinett WHERE: Germany, Rheingau DESIGNATION: Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg WHEN: 2009 HOW MUCH: $21
The nose opens with white flowers, pears, and a background of lemon zest. On the palate the acids are positively zingy. Pears, tart apple, and lemon all play over a background of ginger snaps and white pepper. Drink with fried tenderloin. Recommended. DH WHO: Sybille Kuntz WHAT: Riesling WHERE: Germany,
WHO: Frisk WHAT: 90% Riesling, 10% Muscat Gordo WHERE: Australia, Victoria WHEN: 2011 HOW MUCH: $10 (media sample) The first thing you notice is bubbles – this wine is lightly effervescent. The nose hints of a little sauvignon blanc, with grass and gooseberry, but it does not appear on the
Lemon-green with a complex and delicate nose showing aromas of grass, smoky minerality and green/citrus fruit. Pure and clean with a refreshing acidity that nicely balances its medium alcohol and body. A very good wine that gives a lot of pleasure. Ioannis Karakasis WHO: Franz Künstler Hochheimer WHAT: Riesling WHERE: