Becky Sue Epstein is back in Bordeaux, for the annual en primeur tastings. Before the Union des Grands Crus tastings started on Monday, she put in a hefty amount of time amongst the other red wines of Bordeaux. Here’s what-read more-
I can’t honestly say that I’d like to play devil’s advocate to Evan Dawson’s argument in “The Money of Color.” A devil’s advocate is properly someone who argues a point with which they disagree, and I stand wholeheartedly in agreement-read more-
Having received a floor model of the Aromaster wine aromas kit from the manufacturer, I played with it a bit at first, and now I’m enjoying delving into it more intensely. The Aromaster kit is a collection of 80 little-read more-
Vinified in stainless steel (70%) and neutral oak (30%). Clear, bright, medium golden yellow color. Clean nose with medium intensity aromatics of peach, orange, sweet floral, and cream. Dry on the palate with medium acidity, medium-full body, and flavors of-read more-
Hints of nutmeg, thyme, and mint on the nose. Unfortunately, does not live up to promise. Opens with promise but doesn’t follow through. Somewhat thin and vapid, short in the middle and finish. Not terribly interesting. Not recommended. WHO: Chateau-read more-
Vinified in stainless steel (70%) and neutral oak (30%). Clear, bright, medium golden yellow color. Clean nose with medium intensity aromatics of peach, orange, sweet floral, and cream. Dry on the palate with medium acidity, medium-full body, and flavors of-read more-
This bottle is lavishly decorated with gold and red, evoking fin-de-siècle luxury. The wine itself is a medium golden orange-pink. At first I couldn’t even budge the cork – how embarrassing. But with a few minutes at room temperature the-read more-
A new world Chardonnay that an old world aficionado can love, especially at this price. Well balanced aromas and flavors. Some fruit but layered on top of Chardonnay's own varietal characteristics, and a nice, finish, too. (Not masked by vanilla-read more-