Barolo Lovers: Do not Miss this wine! 2019 Mauro Veglio Langhe Nebbiolo, “Angelo” ($28; see below) – For a classic entry-level Barolo-style wine, try this amazing red wine. Mauro Veglio is a respected Piemontese producer with vineyards in the prestig… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If … Continue reading “Special Discovery”
Volume XXVIII – Issue 3
Aging Reds
Those who takes a serious interest in aging red wines (and occasionally whites) often have a difficult time knowing when to open a special bottle – especially if there’s only one such bottle in the cellar. I have been writing about this subject for n… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “Aging Reds”
Aging Red: A Discussion
(A version of this article ran in the Napa Register in October) I wouldn’t call it a debate exactly, but the question came up 20 years ago about how wine collectors talk about young red wines that seem to demand bottle age. The discussion arose after… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome … Continue reading “Aging Red: A Discussion”
Pale Pinot
Those who know and love Pinot Noir (and even a few who don’t like Pinot Noir!) know that it is a red wine that’s generally a bit lighter in color than, say, Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot should be red, not black. Those who are passionate about Burgundy a… Want to read more? If you’re already a … Continue reading “Pale Pinot”
Give Us Details
By Dan Berger As a professional gadfly, I always ask wineries to give me information about their wines that they would rather not provide. I admit that I can be a pest, but I support strategies that rely on factual material that I can deli… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “Give Us Details”
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes Exceptional 2022 Rebholz Riesling, Trocken VDP Gutswein ($23): The German Wine Collection imports some of the finest German Rieslings, including this great producer (Rebholz). In spite of some price increases over the last decade, this… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you aren’t a … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”
Wines of the Week
2022 Girasole Pinot Blanc, Mendocino County ($16): From the winery’s website: “Bright flavors of lemon peel and mandarin orange. This is a vibrant dry wine with a terrific balance of fruit, crisp acids, and our signature Mendocino minerality!” I tast… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If … Continue reading “Wines of the Week”
Bargain of the Week
2021 Jim Barry Riesling, Watervale ($18): Australia’s Clare Valley that reliably produces some of that country’s most popular dry Rieslings. Here the wine leans slightly on the simple side, but I know from years of tasting this wine on release that i… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may … Continue reading “Bargain of the Week”