Most of the words we use to favorably describe a good wine sound like an epicure’s diary: “rich,” “opulent,” ” bold,” “intense,” “elegant,” even “hedonistic.” So what’s up with this French grape named Picpoul, whose name (“Pique-poul”) literally means, well, “lip stinger”?
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A fine summer sipper made from Picpoul grapes and designated vegan, Jadix Picpoul de Pinet presents delicious fruit scents of apple, pear, peach and juicy melon. Its briskly acidic flavor adds a lemon-lime zing in a long finish.
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This Wine-Searcher link offers background on the Picpoul grape, which is the hallmark of the Picpoul de Pinet region but is also grown throughout the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southwestern France. Read article.
A person walks into a bar and orders a glass of Chablis. What’s the punchline?
There really isn’t one anymore.
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Domaine de Chantemerle Chablis boasts a delicious scent of apples and mixed citrus, lime and tangerine. Clean and fresh, dry and bright acidic flavors follow the nose, with stony-chalky minerality in a long finish.
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Don’t worry, I’m not turning against wine. I’m answering a question: Why do my wine reports usually begin with a few words about the wine’s color and appearance?
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A Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre (“GSM”) that’s Australia’s nod to France’s Southern Rhône Valley reds, this impressive value from Barossa Valley Estate offers appetizing strawberry and raspberry aromas with hints of pomegranate and red plum. It’s a very good value.
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You’ll find more information about Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre blends at this Wine-Searcher link. Read article.
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Over 6,000 years ago, winemakers in the Caucasus poured pressed grapes into underground amphora to ferment them. Today in Umbria winemaker Roberto Di Filippo is trying out the same thing. Neil paid him a visit recently, learning about the process and discovering some interesting new wines. Read article.
Why, yes, I have written that every wine is good for all seasons. If you want to beat the heat with a hearty Port in July, go for it.
However …
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Featured in this week’s 30 SecondWine Advisor, Julien Braud “Les Vignes du Bourg” Muscadet and Famille Perrin La Vieille Ferme Blanc make excellent summer wines. They are affordable, and not just refreshing but complex and interesting wines. Read article.
