November 23, 2018 – The French Paradox

Tasting notes, Nov. 24, 2018: Wines for Leftovers

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Alison Hill

2015 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Marlborough, NZ Regular Price $29.99 Sale price $23.99 I have this image in my head of a vast oil tanker filled with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that basically filles every bottle that comes into the US. While that’s obviously false (and mean!) it is true that most NZ SBs are far[…]

What’s a scheurebe?

Posted on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 by Alison Hill

Before I go there, let’s be clear about something…a tall, skinny bottle does not make a wine sweet. Or I guess I should say, a tall, skinny bottle is not an indication that the wine inside is sweet, no wonder what your brother-in-law, the wine ‘expert’, claims. The bottle, label, closure, color, etc, etc.,are not[…]