Tasting Archives - Page 6 of 10

2011 Domaine Servin Chablis Les Pargues

September 25, 2013September 9, 2016

Ah Chablis. I'm certain I've written about my love for Chablis before, but in case you hadn't heard, I adore the stuff. Chablis is wine from the Chardonnay grape in the village of Chablis, in the Burgundy region of France. Chablis is my absolute favorite expression of the Chardonnay grape.... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2010 Louis Latour Pouilly-Vinzelles En Paradis

September 8, 2013September 9, 2016

If you've read some of my previous reviews of wine, you'll know I am no fan of New World, oaky, buttery, vanilla-candle-smelling Chardonnay. I am a very big fan though, of crisp, non-oaky, high acidity Chardonnay, like those gorgeously austere wines from Chablis. In fact, Chablis may be my... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Tasting Wine

2009 Chateau de Nages Costieres-de-Nimes Cuvee Joseph Torres

September 4, 2013September 9, 2016

Despite what many people think, most wines produced in the world today do not need aging/cellaring to be enjoyed. In fact, most wines are ready to be drunk the minute they are sold. This is especially true of "New World" style wines, marked by an abundance of fruit. Age... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot France Tasting Wine

2010 Chateau Fayat Pomerol

August 31, 2013September 9, 2016

Bordeaux is such a mixed bag when it comes to wine. At one end of the spectrum, some of the greatest, most expensive wines in the world are made here, but at the same time, there are loads of bottles, mediocre to terrible, that are marketed and sold, often... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

2010 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Director’s Cut

August 28, 2013September 9, 2016

Wine Review: 2010 Francis Ford Coppola Pinot Noir Director's Cut In general, I don't drink a lot of California Pinot Noir. The crazy fruit bombs with tons of wood are not my ideal expression of the grape. There are a handful of makers out of CA that I am... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Tasting Wine

2010 Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf du Pape

August 27, 2013September 9, 2016

When I began drinking wine, Chateauneuf du Pape was one of the reasons I became obsessed. A little AOC in France's Southern Rhone Valley, it is unusual for a French wine because it can include up to 13 different grapes in the blend, although grenache is usually the primary... Read More

France New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Wine

2011 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc and 2011 Domaine Gerard Fiou Sancerre

August 17, 2013September 9, 2016

Side by side wine tasting seems to a theme for me recently, and while vacationing with a friend, I figured the summer heat was a sign it was time to try two different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. I had a New World New Zealand alongside an Old World Sancerre.... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2000 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard and 2010 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

August 10, 2013September 9, 2016

I really enjoy comparative tastings. I was in the mood for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and found a classic bottle, 2000 Heitz Cellar's Martha's Vineyard on sale for half price so I had to have it. For fun, I decided to grab a younger Napa Cab, the 2010 Chateau Montelena... Read More

Italy Montepulciano Red Blends/Other Tasting Wine

2010 Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

July 31, 2013September 9, 2016

Sometimes I wish wine sellers wouldn't try so hard. I was looking through the wine at Costco recently when I came upon the 2010 Bosco Montepulciano d'Abruzzo on sale for $9. I like Montepulciano, so I came in closer to check it out. At that moment, the staff member, trying... Read More

Italy Sangiovese Tasting Wine

2009 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale

July 30, 2013September 9, 2016

Sometimes you want to drink a wine that you know will be good. Maybe not great, not special, but reliable. For me, Ruffino Chianti is that wine. In general, I drink Ruffino at all their price points, but tonight's Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale hits the spot and meets all... Read More