Posts Tagged ‘wine articles’
Posted on: March 4th, 2018
by Tom Peiffer
One of the first things you’ll notice with skillfully created Chardonnays like Michael Mondavi’s “Emblem”, is the pronounced presence of a tart backbone. This one tilts more toward the “Burgundian...
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Posted on: October 4th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Most of the time, top-shelf wines produced by Joseph Phelps are not very affordable and sometimes hard to get. But the 2014 vintage was a year of ideal growing conditions...
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Posted on: September 12th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Sometimes the best way to gain more appreciation for the often-finicky Pinot Noir wine is taste two, or even more, side-by-side. By repeatedly contrasting characteristics like the bouquet, mid-palate, and...
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Posted on: August 19th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Crazy wine labels are a lot of fun, especially the animal ones. But that does not exclude them from the standard “buyer beware” cautions. Often you must to be even...
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Posted on: July 14th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Italy’s Umbria region is reknowned for fantastic vinos, but there are just so many to explore, that picking one out is never an easy task. But with a bit of historical insight, the choices may become a little easier. Although other saints hailed from...
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Posted on: May 25th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Nipozzano recently released their 2013 vintage Chianti Rufina Riserva and it once again has all the hallmarks of consistency and subtle changes from year to year. And according to their...
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Posted on: May 17th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
It’s not too often that a Portuguese white wine makes it to the seafood spread, but here’s one to savor. Grown in the northern part of Portugal (Moncao & Melgaco),...
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Posted on: May 8th, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Finding good values in Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blends continues to be a wine buying challenge, especially if you are looking at all the options available from Bordeaux, France. As a...
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Posted on: April 22nd, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
In a fitting beginning to Robin Akhurst’s full-time career with Swanson Vineyards, their 2013-2014 Merlots will surely be superior values. Robin’s expertise in creating internationally inspired wines has provided an...
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Posted on: March 3rd, 2017
by Tom Peiffer
Spain’s Catalonia region is many things, but for sparkling wine drinkers, it’s just plain fun. Not only are many of the bottles outright works of art, but you can generally...
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