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Some days it feels as if inflation is unstoppable: Food, gas, real estate. Where will it stop? But a familiar New Zealand wine offers a wisp of hope.
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I opened a favorite Provence red wine the other day, and much to my surprise, it was closed with a real, whole cork. You don’t see that much anymore. Particularly in the range of good, dry table wines in the $10 to $25 range where I usually prowl, whole natural corks have all but disappeared.
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All-organic Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux de Provence Rouge is a varietal blend of Syrah (38%), Grenache (22%), Cabernet Sauvignon (22%), and Carignan (18%). Scents of fresh raspberry, blackberries, black cherries, black pepper and fresh basil mix in subtle complexity, with black fruit flavors formed by mouth-watering acidity, wispy tannins, and earthy minerality.
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When Neil Duarte visited Italy this spring, he and his wife wanted to stay in a Roman neighborhood and mingle with the locals, so they decided to spend their entire time in Trastevere, a neighborhood just across the Tiber from the ancient part of the city. He especially wanted to see what wines were served in the local trattorias. Read article.
When the conversation turns to Italian wine, I immediately think of delicious reds like Chianti and Brunello. But Italy makes really good white wines, too.
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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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