Something called a heat dome is headed our way, and it’s going to get really hot. I say this calls for a cool, refreshing wine. How about you? When the weather gets so scorchy that everyone starts talking about it, the simple pleasure of a wine that suits the season seems to help beat the heat.
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Made with organically grown Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grapes vinified in stainless steel with no touch of oak, Famille Perrin 2022 Réserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé is a fresh and delicious wine for summer enjoyment, yet it’s complex and interesting enough to grab your attention. Closer to pale bronze than pink in color, it lifts up appealing scents of honeysuckle and mixed citrus flavors of orange, tangerine and lime.
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“Insanity is doing something over and over again and expecting a different result.” That might be me, still trying to match wine to fiery fare.
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Do you prefer to enjoy wine with food or to sip wine by itself without distraction? (Yes, “both” is a fair answer, but for now, let’s choose one.)
I’m curious about this because it’s one of those questions that divides many wine enthusiasts.
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Certified organic and made with organic grapes, Atilia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a fun and food-friendly Italian red that qualifies as a bargain in its generous liter bottle. Its aromas center on black cherry and dark chocolate plus subtle rosemary and basil. Fresh, dry black fruit elevates the flavor, with bright acidity and a whiff of tannic astringency to provide structure.
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It won’t be a big secret to readers who’ve been with us for a while that I lean toward the traditional dry wines of Italy and France. Today, though, let’s come back to the New World to talk about an excellent Oregon Pinot Noir.
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What’s not to like about Zweigelt? It’s a red wine that’s light and fresh for summer sipping yet complex and interesting … and you can get a liter for $15! And that’s not all: This week’s featured wine clicks a couple more wine-nerd boxes …
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Affordable in its one-liter bottle and approachable for mild-weather enjoyment, Berger Zweigelt shows a clear, medium-dark ruby color with reddish-purple glints, and offers delicious scents of tart cherries and red berries. Aromatic cranberries join the cherry-berry character on the palate, nicely structured with acidity and soft tannins. Stony minerality joins the choir in a long finish.
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One year ago I tasted an Italian white wine made from a grape so rare that it almost went extinct. Naturally I had to try this year’s vintage too. This week’s column is free to the entire community, but my tasting report requires a paid-tier subscription. Subscribe here!
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You know you’ve stumbled into a nest of wine nerds when you encounter an argument about carbonic maceration and whether it’s a good or bad thing.
Say what? How can a technical issue about a simple, established wine making technique turn into a controversy?
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