christmas spice

I was lucky enough to begin my journey into the world of wine via a trip out to ... balance of boldness and "Christmas spice". Many have said it here, and I have to agree - Ridge makes an outstanding Zin. But I have...

So naturally what I mean by that title is,that much, if not most, of the wine from Beaujolais is wonderful stuff marred by the phenomenon that is Beaujolais Nouveau. The marketing concept of producing wines in a blaze of...

Beaujolais it ain't all Nouveau So naturally what I mean by that title is,that much, if not most, of the wine from Beaujolais is wonderful stuff marred by the phenomenon that is Beaujolais Nouveau. The marketing concept of...

While this is a follow up post to my 2005 Barolo tasting notes, which can be ... balsamic, forest floor, Christmas spice, a touch of chocolate mint, obviously terpene woody, spicy, a bit of smoked, sweet ham - slightly...

Alba Wine Exhibition 2006 Barbaresco tasting notes While this is a follow up ... balsamic, forest floor, Christmas spice, a touch of chocolate mint, obviously terpene woody, spicy, a bit of smoked, sweet ham - slightly...

Well the 2005 Barolos are tasted, and I can’t help but think back to what I said last year. 2005 is a successful vintage that reflects terroir and winemaking more than weather and will need more time to be as...

Alba Wine Exhibition 2005 Barolo tasting notes Well the 2005 Barolos are tasted and I can’t help but think back to what I said last year. 2005 is a successful vintage that reflects terroir and winemaking more than...

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