The sense of place extends beyond just the winemaking process. It should also extend to the wine consumption process. The word terroir describes the many unique aspects of a location that influence a wine specific to a region, or as-read more-
The “Oro” is the reserve Malbec, and it’s a restrained version of the regular Malbec in the Gauchezco line. Here, there’s a very slight aroma of blackberry and leaf. Spicy, dark, cooked cherry on the palate, transitioning to milder dark-read more-
Dark violet color and a nose of black cherry, allspice, and eucalyptus herald what is to come. A somewhat reserved, even awkward structure at first masks deeper flavors of chocolate, pepper, ginger, and boysenberry that gradually unfold. The finish is-read more-
On the nose this offers up blackcurrant, pencil lead, a very light background of tobacco leaf, and the tiniest hint of brown sugar melted in butter. On the palate, blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, pencil lead, and a backbone streak of minerality-read more-
Two former Palate Press Editors, W. R. Tish and W. Blake Gray take different sides in the Scorevolution manifesto and the 100-point scale debate.
In my day job I am a consultant. I obviously have heard all of the jokes and disdain that may accompany this title, but if there is one thing that we consultants know how to do, it is to offer-read more-
Having cut his winemaking teeth in Texas, Karl Weichold spent several vintages producing wines at different facilities in the Fredericksburg area. Although the siren song of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir lured him away from the great state of Texas, he-read more-
"The wine has the rich tastes of blackcurrant, tobacco, and loam. 94 points." "Blackberries, blueberries, and spices are supported by sweet tannins and a lingering finish. 90 points." Two different reviewers can give completely different descriptions of the same wine.-read more-