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Tasting Notes, March 7, 2020 Rhone Valley:North v. South
The Rhone Valley has long been recognized as one of finest wine regions of France, as well as home to sensational wine values. But unbeknownst to many, there are two separate and distinct Rhone Valleys; the North and the South, each growing different grapes and making wines of differing styles. We’re pairing off 6 different[…]
Tasting notes, Feb. 29, 2020; wines of Piedmont
Ok, it’s Leap Day, which only comes every four years,. We want to celebrate the occasion by opening and sampling wines that are not generally available despite their centuries old heritage and mythical status at (or near) the pinnacle of the wine world; the wines of Piedmont, of Northwest Italy. As Burgundy is to Bordeaux,[…]
Tasting Notes, Aged wines; Feb 22, 2020
To age, or not to age, is often the question. Which wines age well, and/or will you like the wine(s) after they age (and change)? As wine ages, it changes, becoming less…fruity, acidic, tannic, heavy, and/or brightly colored; effectively limiting many of the attributes that may make the wine attractive in the first place. ‘Experts’[…]
Tasting Notes, Feb. 15, 2020; Pinot Family
Brandborg Pinot Gris 2018 Elkton, OR Regular Price $19.99 Sale price $15.99 South of Eugene, there is another wine region in Oregon, the Umpqua Valley. 36 miles from the Pacific and with elevated vineyards, this is a cool climate where grapes ripen slowly and retain refreshing acidity. Ergo, this crisp and fresh wine boasts apple[…]
Tasting notes, Feb. 8. 2020; Wines of Italy
2018 Tenuta le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tuscany Regular Price $19.99 Sale price $15.99 Just outside of the famed and ancient seven towered town of San Gimignano lies the small winey of Tenuta le Calcinaie. If you’re in the area, skip the town (which is a bit of a tourist trap) and visit the[…]
Piedmont Wine Dinner
Piedmont Wine Dinner Thursday, February 27, 2019 6:30 PM Linwoods 25 Crossroads Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Butlered Hors d’oeuvres upon arrival G.D. Vajra, N.S. Della Neve Extra Brut Rosato, NV 1st COURSE Tuna Crudo, Egg Yolk Vinaigrette, Crispy Shallots, Baby Arugula Negro Angelo & Figli, Roero Arneis Negro Perdaudin, 2017 La Colombera, Colli Tortonesi[…]
Whiskey Tasting, Feb. 1, 2020: Bourbons & Ryes
Breckenridge ‘A Blend’ Bourbon, 86 proof Breckenridge, Colorado Regular Price $47.99 Sale price $42.99 “Deep honey-amber hue with warm, pronounced aromas of under-ripe banana and brown sugar, with spicy notes of white pepper and toasted sesame. Light body with warm texture and long sweet oak, vanilla finish with a touch of bitterness to balance. Reminiscent[…]
Tasting Notes, Tour de France; Jan 25, 2020
2016 Vincent Girardin ‘Les Vieilles Vignes’ Mâcon-Fuissé Burgundy Regular Price $26.99 Sale price $19.99 100% Chardonnay, fermented and aged in large oak barrels (only 10% new) gives this wine some oak seasoning (rather than flavoring) to compliment the ripe pear and tart apple flavors abounding. Its generous and full but not over-the-top, rather offering balancing[…]
Tasting notes, Jan. 18, 2020; Wines from Spain
2018 Ostatu Blanco Rioja Regular Price $17.99 Sale price $13.99 Bright, fresh and crisp, this unoaked blend of Viura and Malvasia evokes flavors of green apple tossed with lime juice. It’s a great aperitif wine, well balanced and sensibly weighted. Lovely and easy to enjoy. 2017 Do Ferreiro Albarino Cepas Vellas Rias Baixas Regular Price[…]
Tasting notes, Jan. 11, 2020; Bold Winter Wines
Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir Rosé Kabinett Trocken 2018 Pfalz Regular Price $27.99 Sale price $21.99 Here’s another of those very traditionally made wines from a house with a 300 year history behind it. They maintain a strict non-interventionist approach. No irrigation, fertilizers, or herbicides are used in the vineyards. There is no chaptalization, use of enzymes,[…]
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