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Kuentz-Bas Alsace Blanc

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Appealing floral and citric scents of orange blossom, honeysuckle, and subtle fresh peppermint rise from the glass of Kuentz-Bas Alsace Blanc. A blend of Auxerrois, Silvaner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Muscat, its luscious floral notes carry over on the palate with brisk acidity wrapping up fresh white fruit – apples and pears – with stony minerality in a long, clean finish.

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Felem: Hic et Nunc resurrects an almost-extinct grape

Vino E Cucina d'Italia

Neil Duarte has written about the Hic et Nunc winery in Piedmont before, and likes its wines. When he learned the winery had introduced a new wine made from an old grape that had fallen into almost extinction, he knew he wanted to try it. The winery sent him a bottle, and here’s his report. Read article.

“Serve well chilled”? Not!

The 30 Second Wine Advisor

Vineyard scene from the Terratorium Wines Facebook page.

by Robin Garr | Oct. 27, 2023

Wine lovers know that the warning “serve well chilled” on the label of a cheap wine is really saying “Numb your taste buds so you can’t taste me.”
So imagine my surprise whan I saw “serve ice cold” on a fancy $30 California Riesling. What’s up with that?
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Three amigos: Single varietal vs blends

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Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short starred in the wacky 1986 comedy, "Three Amigos."

by Robin Garr | Oct. 20, 2023

Which is better: A single varietal wine like a great Pinot Noir from Burgundy or a top Napa Cabernet, or a blend of grapes like a Bordeaux, Chianti, or Chateauneuf-du-Pape?

The answer, obviously, is “both.” But …

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Chidaine Touraine Rouge

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Chidaine Touraine Rouge is a natural, organic, and biodynamic blend of Côt (Malbec), Cabernet Franc, and Pinot d’Aunis, Its appealing aromas of red fruit, freshly ground black pepper, and subtler hints of “forest floor” and stony minerality invite a taste. Light, bright peppery berry-fruit flavors and intriguing minerality are framed by fresh acidity and soft tannins.

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Learn more about Touraine wines from the Loire Valley and find listings for other wines of the region at this Wine-Searcher link. Read article.

Tastes like … Oregon!

The 30 Second Wine Advisor

Ripe Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Noir grape bunches

by Robin Garr | Oct. 13, 2023

For generations, American wine makers – and those from many other countries, too – have dreamed of making Pinot Noir that tastes like Burgundy. (This one is for paid-tier subscribers. Subscribe here!)

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Maps matter because place matters

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The label of this week's featured wine features an antique map of Italy's Tuscan coast.

by Robin Garr | Oct. 6, 2023

I don’t advise buying a wine with a cute animal on the label. But a wine with a map on the label? That’s a whole ‘nother thing.
Why do I say this?
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Mocali “Fossetti” Rosso Toscano

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Made in Tuscany’s Montalcino region from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Canaiolo, Mocali “Fossetti” Rosso Toscano is an appealing example of a good, affordable Tuscan table red. Delicious fresh black-fruit aromas waft from the glass, an appealing blend of black cherry, berries, and subtle spice. Mouth-filling flavors follow the nose, shaped by fresh-fruit acidity and soft, palatable tannins.

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Follow this Wine-Searcher link to learn more about Toscana IGT wines and browse listings for a variety of Toscana IGT wines and vendors. Read article.

Dessert in a glass: Tawny Port

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Croft winery and vineyards on the steep hillsides of Portugal's Douro river valley.

by Robin Garr | Sept. 29, 2023

Is wine seasonal? In the age of air-conditioning, when we can sip strong Port wines in midsummer or crank up the thermostat and enjoy a light, cooling white in January, I’m going to say no. (This one is for paid-tier subscribers only. Subscribe here!)

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A tasty introduction to Uruguay

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The size of Washington State, Uruguay t is tucked neatly between much larger Brazil on the north and Argentina on the south.

by Robin Garr | Sept. 22, 2023

Unless you’re a serious geography nerd, you’ll have to look closely to find Uruguay on a map.
But Uruguay is definitely a place that wine lovers ought to get to know.

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