“Should I look for a wine with no sulfites? Sulfites give me a headache!”
“We went to France and drank all the wine and never had a hangover or headache. Is that because our wines have sulfites and theirs don’t?”
The answer to both questions is the same: No!
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Clear, gold Sparr Alsace Pinot Blanc offers a tingling mix of lemon and lime and lemon zest, with a faint jolt of an odd but intriguing mineral scent that’s often called “petrol” in Riesling. Bright citric zest segues over to the palate in a medium-bodied un-oaked flavor with crisp acidity, stony minerality in harmony with lemon zest in a long finish. Intriguing, complex, good with food, good value.
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Although the Covid-19 pandemic has made traveling to Italy virtually impossible, Neil Duarte has been able to continue his wine tasting thanks to Italian wine producers willing to ship wines to him! He recently got some wines from Poggio Torselli. Here’s what he thought of them. Read article.
Have you been drinking more wine – or drinking more in general – since the Covid-19 pandemic drove most of the world into isolated living almost a year ago? I’m not calling for a show of hands here, but I’ll say this for sure: I certainly wouldn’t blame anyone for pouring an extra glug or two during these troubled times.
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A distinct, pleasant scent of fresh green apples rises from the glass of this clear, light-gold Domaine Pinson Frères 2019 Chablis, backed by subtler hints of citrus and spice. Fresh apples and citrus and chalky, stony minerality carry over on the palate of a medium-bodied wine that gains complex, interesting flavor as it warms in the glass: Serve it chilled but not ice-cold.
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It has been such a long time since I last reviewed a 100% varietal Cabernet Sauvignon that even Google can’t find it. Sadly, there is a reason for that: As the world’s economic divide has widened in the 21st century, wine has gone along with it. We’ve reached a pitiful point where the really good wines aren’t cheap, and the really cheap wines are rarely good.
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Criterion Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon shows dark blackish-purple with a thin garnet edge. Aromas of mint and black licorice rise from the glass, opening up to add black cherry and plum with time in the glass. Black fruit and subtle anise come together on the palate with tart acidity and modest tannins. It may not be elegant or refined, but it shows good basic Cabernet Sauvignon character.
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Just to the north of the city of Siena at the start of the Chianti Classico region lies the initial Tuscan property of the Cecchi family, Villa Cerna. Started in the wine business in 1893 by Luigi Cecchi, today the Cecchi family owns five estates located in Tuscany and one in Umbria (learn more here). Their headquarters are in Castellina in Chianti near Villa Cerna where Cesare and Andrea Cecchi oversee 385 hectares of vineyards that produce 8.5 … Read article.
“Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel.”
” ‘Certainly monsieur.’ The barman seemed pleased with the idea.”
James Bond’s memorable instruction, “shaken, not stirred,” has become part of the world’s folk wisdom since the fictional secret agent first uttered it in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, Casino Royale. You’re probably familiar with the concept even if you’ve never read the book or watched the Bond movies.
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Poured on its own, Lillet Blanc shows a very clear, light straw color in the glass. Intriguing aromas offer a mix of fresh, dried, and stewed white fruit and orange peel, with a subtle hint of quinine, complex and hard to pick apart. That’s fine, it’s just as well to enjoy them as their scents entwine. Full-bodied flavors follow the nose, with faint sweetness cloaked by firm acidity, and a bitter edge of quinine. It’s brisk and refreshing, perfectly fine in the winter time despite its reputation as a summer drink.
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