By Dan Berger For several decades, I have been opposed to putting ingredient labels on bottles of wine. My main reason for such opposition is that government authorities, usually go overboard and require things on labels that make no logical sense an… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may … Continue reading “More About Sugar, and Warnings”
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Soda Consumption
A small privately held Texas-based company called Instant Hydration just released a study that shows that South Dakotans annually consume more soft drinks per capita (194 liters, or 51.5 gallons–0r a gallon a week) than do the residents of any other… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “Soda Consumption”
Pinot Syrah
By Dan Berger I was musing the other day about what sort of wine blends might make an amusing wine. What I do not find amusing are those ubiquitous red wine blends that the label does not identify any of the varieties used in it. As far as I’m concer… Want to read more? If … Continue reading “Pinot Syrah”
Tasting Notes
Exceptional 2025 Groom Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills ($19): This brilliant version of a unique SB displays the remarkable properties of a superb grape that is intelligently planted in one of the coolest regions in Australia, which is just outside … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”
Tasting Notes
Exceptional 2022 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($140)—I was not expecting the 2022 Corison Cabernet to be this good, at three years of age! The vintage was significantly warmer than winemakers preferred, and Cathy does not like later-harves… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you aren’t … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”
Discounting Icons
By Dan Berger For at least the last year, probably a little more, sales of all wine have been destroyed by several forces that we have reported on here, including the aggressiveness of neo-prohibitionists, widely-spread lies about health issues, gen… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If … Continue reading “Discounting Icons”
Non-Tasting Note
The following wine is not widely available; only a tiny number of U.S. stores have any: 2023 Shared Notes Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, “Les Pierres qui Décident” ($95). The winery is sold out of this vintage. It is one of the most remarkab… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – … Continue reading “Non-Tasting Note”
A Note from Daniel Roberts
The retirement several weeks ago of viticulturist and soil scientist Daniel Roberts PhD may have been overlooked by most wine critics, but this highly regarded individual provided us with more expertise than most winemakers could ever imagine. Those … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you … Continue reading “A Note from Daniel Roberts”
How Cabernet Began to Change
By Dan Berger Almost a quarter century has passed since I began to see a new style of Cabernet Sauvignon in California become normal. That style was based on two quite ripe vintages, 1994 and 1997. The second of these two vintages began to be release… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome … Continue reading “How Cabernet Began to Change”
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”