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The Alentejo is a hot, dry region in the southern half of Portugal which produces some spectacular wines; red, white and Rosé. For this article we had six white wines from the region made with primarily indigenous grapes, which we broke it into two parts and reviewed the first three earlier. You can read about Continue reading Whites from the Alentejo Region of Portugal: Part 2 Please follow and like us:   
 
With global warming spreading, and temperatures rising, the traditional wine growing areas in the world are dealing with that increased heat. It means many things, including earlier harvests, planting different varietals and potentially different characteristics from existing grapes. With white wine varietals such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Gris, cooler temperatures help Continue reading Whites from the Alentejo Region of Portugal: Part 1 Please follow and like us:
The Veneto in Northeast Italy is home to beautiful wines, from incredible Amarone della Valpolicella on the red side to clean and crisp Pinot Grigio, smooth and elegant Soave and sparkling Proseccos in the whites. In this review we’ll focus on the white (and pink) side, with three wines from the region that highlight quality Continue reading Special Value White and Pink Wines from Corvezzo Please follow and like us:
Let’s take a look at a small batch Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Napa Valley that delivers on all fronts. Most people are familiar with the big names from the valley, but there are dozens of smaller producers making great wine. Some sell all of their production through on site sales and direct mail. Continue reading Beautiful Small Batch Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Please follow and like us:
The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux really is living up to the hype as the wines start to get some bottle age. They’re still babies to be sure, but you can see what they have and what they promise to have in the future. It’s pretty exciting. Here’s another excellent one. Wine: 2018 Chateau Soutard-Cadet Continue reading Another Excellent 2018 Bordeaux Please follow and like us:
White and Rosé are not just for spring and summer, although many do associate them more with the warmer months. The more bracing and crisp varieties even more so. Many whites offer much more though, with texture, complexity and a richer experience. These are great any time of year, and pair well with such a Continue reading Two Summer (or Anytime) Value Choices from Portugal Please follow and like us:
Here’s an everyday wine for a great price. This is made from Sangiovese and hails from Puglia in Italy. It’s not the most complex or memorable wine you’ll ever run across, but it comes at a great price and is perfect for an everyday red. Wine: 2018 Conti Torraiolo Sangiovese Winery Location: Puglia, Italy Tasted Continue reading Excellent Value Everyday Sangiovese Please follow and like us:
Wine in cans is not unusual anymore, and you can find plenty of options at your local wine store. In general you should expect something drinkable and relatively inexpensive. This is not going to be Chateau Latour after all. That said, there is some very good juice that goes into cans, and you can’t argue Continue reading Wine in Cans – Convenient Options for Summer Please follow and like us:
2016 has been heralded by most in the wine review world as a vintage for the ages. Over the past few decades these types of descriptors have lost a little luster, as it seems like every few years there is another one declared. Maybe global warming has fundamentally changed the dynamics of the world’s vineyards Continue reading Superb 2016 Brunello Under $40 Please follow and like us:
Ahh, Rioja. One of the grand wines of the world, the best examples of this marvel from Spain age effortlessly for decades, gaining complexity and elegance. Actually, almost all good quality Rioja will do that, and the beauty is you do not have to spend a lot to get it. It is, easily, one of Continue reading Two Worlds of Rioja Please follow and like us:
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