By Dan Berger Longtime readers of this publication likely consider themselves sophisticated about wine and rightly so. Though we emphasize value in the wines we recommend, our first goal is quality, and to that end, we ignore scores (we don’t gen… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “Stages of Wine Consumption”
Volume XXIV – Issue 6
Halleck Vineyard
Winemakers often are hired as a result of some skills that have nothing to do with the actual production of making wine. One of the major elements is a winemaker who has the personality to become charming, engaging, and even tell a few humorous s… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “Halleck Vineyard”
Tasting Notes
Exceptional 2018 Halleck Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, “Little Sister” ($39): Lean, minerally, citrus, ocean breeze, and a steely finish make this wine more like the eastern end of the Loire Valley and provoke comparisons to Sancerre. H… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you aren’t … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”
Wine of the Week
2018 Carol Shelton Rendezvous Rosé, Mendocino County ($17): Dry rosé can be an exhilarating experience, and for many people, it starts with Grenache. However, for several years Carol has been making her superb pink wine from exceptional Carignane gr… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you … Continue reading “Wine of the Week”
Bargain of the Week
2018 Château de Beaupré, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé ($11; see note below): Grenache arguably makes the finest pink wines in the world, and even though Pinot Noir is the grape variety of choice for rosé in California, when the classic maraschino … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “Bargain of the Week”