Organic, natural, biodynamic, now regenerative organic: It’s easy to get confused by all these terms. Do they matter, or is it just marketing hype? I think it matters, at least as one of many points to consider in choosing a wine.
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Red wine is good for the heart, and maybe for our health in general. We’ve known this for three decades or more. Right? Not so fast!
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Certified organic and biodynamic, Cosme “Gross Pierre” is made from 100% Chenin Blanc. Apples, pears, rose petals and lime juice elevate a complex aroma. Flavors carry over in a textured, almost unctuous yet dry and acidic flavor. Chalky minerality joins the choir in a very long finish.
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Lebanon has been in the news lately, and not in a good way, with the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah firing rockets into Israel, and Israeli military striking back. This doesn’t sound like a reasonable place to make excellent wine. Yet here we are.
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It can be a treat to rediscover a bottle lost in a wine cellar, a forgotten and unexpected surprise. It’s a little more unusual to do this at a wine shop.
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A year after my previous tasting, Santa Marina Toscana Rosso hasn’t changed much. It has lost a bit of its rough and rustic edge, but still shows the Chianti-style character of modest Tuscan Sangiovese-based reds: cherries and dried cherries and a subtle earthy note. Tart cherry flavors carry over on the palate with fresh, food-friendly acidity and soft but perceptible tannins.
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Happy Groundhog Day! You’ve probably heard of the Mission grape, but chances are that you’ve heard just enough that … Hey, wait! Wasn’t that the exact same way that last week’s 30 Second Wine Advisor started?
Ha! Gotcha!
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You’ve probably heard of the Mission grape, but chances are that you’ve heard just enough that you try to avoid wines made from it. Why the aversion?
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Lift up a glass of light cherry color J. Bouchon Pais Viejo and enjoy a scent of mixed fruit so fresh that it evokes an image of summer produce stands: Raspberry, strawberry, a hint of apple, a tart whiff of cranberry. Fresh ripe fruit mirrors the nose in an appealing if rustic flavor.
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I glanced at the back label: “Notes of rhubarb, plum, strawberry, rose petals, and lavender …” Whoa! I’m not going to be able to un-see that!
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