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The post "Not Beholden to Anybody" (Exploring New Mexico's Modern Wine Scene, Part 2) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Welcome to Part 2 of my coverage of the modern New Mexico wine scene, from a media tour I took of the southern NM wine producing last year (2023). If you haven't done it yet, check out Part 1 to get up to speed! Amaro Winery If you h...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 22, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 2019 Casa Ferreirinha 'Papa Figos' Tinto (Douro): Well structured and getting straight to the spicy, juicy point. $17 B 2022 Dow's Vale do Bomfim Branco (Douro): Bright citrus, bright mouthfeel, and a bright choice for bright people. $15 B 2023 Lucy Wines 'Pico B...
The post "Continuous Legal and Illegal Means" (Exploring New Mexico's Modern Wine Scene, Part 1) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. A quick warning: this will be a rather long feature post. Also, those with arachnophobia may want to proceed with caution. The rest of you lushes? Welcome to the wines of New Mexico. Longtime 1WD readers already know that ...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 15, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 2019 Paul Tagliaferro Cullen Rockin' Rosso (Langhe): A robust, mineral reminder that wine's primary mission in life is to bring joy. $26 B+ 2011 Coppo Moncalvina (Moscato d'Asti): Still alive, still delicious, still giving a floral middle finger to the haters. $N...
The post Get Ready For Some Killer Bulk Wine appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Given the recent musings here about how ugly the fine wine scene currently is (and is going to get), it feels refreshingly apt to today provide what might be a touch-of-grey silver lining to that (very) dark cloud. Intrepid friend of 1WD Bob Henry (thanks, Bob!) recently al...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for April 8, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. NV Celene Amethyste Cremant de Bordeaux Blanc de Noirs Brut (Bordeaux): A lot of finally tuned verve and elegance for the cash outlay. $25 B+ 2020 Le Mas des Flauzieres Seguret Cuvee Julien (Cotes du Rhone Villages): Meaty, beefy, hearty, and haughty. $20 B+ 2019 ...
The post Nowhere Left to Hyde (Tasting Mira Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Finding a forgotten Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay in your sample pool is kind of like finding spare change in your couch cushions. Only that spare change adds up to, like, $15,000 or something. I was recently lucky enough to have stumbled upon a sample o...
The post The Cynic's Guide To Wine Publications appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. [ Editor's note: This is an April Fool's Day post. It is intentionally cynical, acerbic, and satirical to the extreme. I do NOT actually feel this way about these publications. I have plenty of friends who work for these publications (all of which, I sincerely hope, take...
The post Things Are Going to Get Worse Before They Get Better (Thoughts on SipSource's 2023 Wine Data) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Looks like things are going to get (even) worse for the global wine industry before they get better. My friend Jeff Siegel recently reported on wineindustryadvisor.com about the release of 2023 wine sales data from S...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 25, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 2019 Foley Family Brut (Sta. Rita Hills): Flowers, biscuits, and a veritable orchard of green, red, and yellow apples. $65 A- 2012 Tom Gore Vineyards Field Blend (Alexander Valley): Still has a ton of vanilla, blackberry, and smooth moves. $35 B+ 2010 Ehrenberg ...
The post Grenache By Any Other Name (Madrevite Recent Releases) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Madrevite‘s Nicola Chiucchiurlotto has one of those made-for-TV-movie prodigal son type of stories that seem so prevalent in the wine world. In 2003, Chiucchiurlotto founded Madrevite in Castiglione del Lago, which sits in the hills near lakes Trasi...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 18, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 2020 Monteabellon '14 Mesas' Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero): Dark! Lots of cherry, tobacco, wood spices, dried herbs, cinnamon, vanilla bean, big structure... but good acids! $39 A- 2011 Principe de Viana Tinto Reserva (Navarra): This one is ALLLL about the smoke...
The post What We Drank: V-Day 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. When you've got a toddler, date nights don't come easy. Come to think of it,m when you've got a toddler, most things don't come easy. Not that we don't love the irrepressible little tyke, but some alone adult time helps recharge the parenting batteries, right? Last month for Valentin...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 11, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a mini-review format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mos...
The post A Carmnre Reckoning: Revisiting Chile's Rowdy, Oft-Reviled Red appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. "Love child, love child, never quite as goodAfraid, ashamed, misunderstood" – The Supremes Carmnre gets a bad rap. Particularly in my house, since my girlfriend despises pyrazine notes in her reds. For that alone, Chilean red wines are pract...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for March 4, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. NV Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Reserve (Burgundy): Earth-y, biscuit-y, and pleasingly apple fruit-y. $27 B+ 2017 Chateau Simone Palette Blanc (Provence): Bruised yellow apples, honey, and golden richness to challenge the intellect. $70 A- 2021 Domaine ...
The post Postcard From Sannio, Part 3: …And All the Rest appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. This is the third (and final) entry in my three-part wrap-up of recent media jaunt to Sannio in southern Italy (check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven't already). Today, we'll put a bow on things from this little slice of Campania but focusing on anythin...
The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 26, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. 2022 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Bianco Colline Teatine (Abruzzo): Yellow apple, ripe citrus, minerals, this is a banger of a bargain in this vintage. $25 A- 2022 Masciarelli Villa Gemma Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Rose (Abruzzo): Strawberry to spare. A tas...
The post Postcard From Sannio, Part 2: Aglianico del Taburno appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. This is part two of a three-part series covering my media jaunt last year to Sannio, in Italy's southern region of Campania. For part one, we focused on the region's signature white (Falanghina). Today, we're going to highlight Sannio's signature red, Aglian...
As most of you who follow this blog already know, the 1WD family recently had a +1 when my second daughter Gianna was born at the end of September. We're smitten, of course… and getting accustomed to functioning on less sleep than we though possible for carbon-based life forms… but smitten, nonetheless. I still consider...Upscale your p...
2019 Pasqua ‘Romeo & Juliet' Passione e Sentimento Bianco (Veneto): Additional vibrancy and tastiness levels are getting unlocked in this spirited game $16 B+ 2014 Baron de Ley Gran Reserva (Rioja): Where ‘woodsy' and ‘lip-smackingly tasty' collide. $28 B+ 2017 Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio (Rioja): Complex, spicy, floral̷...
NV Le Grand Courtage Grande Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Brut (France): Fragrant, floral, fruity and greater than the sum of its parts. $25 B+ NV Lucien Albrecht Rose Brut (Cremant d'Alsace): That's brisk, baby. And tangy. Ohhhhhhh so tangy. $23 B+ 2017 Karl Haidle Bunter Mergel Lemberger Trocken (Wurttemberg): Here we perk up 'round the...Upscale your pa...
Ok folks… yes, I am still on 1WD extended paternity leave, but managed to get the new kiddo to nap juuuuust long enough to be able to tell you that I've got another appearance on MyFitnessRx, slated for viewing in the extended Philadelphia area at 1pm ET today, Tuesday, October 26th. If you're in the...Upscale your palate! My new books are no...
I'm still on "1WineDude paternity leave," and so far too tired to craft feature-length material with a newborn in the house, but wanted to give you all a (very) quick update and let you know that I'll be appearing in the next episode of #MyFitnessRxairing today (Tuesday, October 19th) in the extended Philadelphia region. In...Upscale your palate! M...
NV Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut (Alsace): Dried pineapple, honeysuckle, and a sense that all is right in the world. $23 B+ 2014 Lodi Native Macchia Wines Maley's Lucas Road Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi): The Natives are calm, and showing lovely balance of power and restraint. $NA A- 2018 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot (Napa Valley): At $25,...Upsca...
2017 Rodrigo Mendez ‘Cies' (Rias Baixas): A sophisticated, peachy, and nectarine-filled zinger $37 A- 2016 Pasqua ‘Famiglia Pasqua' Amarone della Valpolicella (Veneto): Sporting the kind of vibrancy that's going to make the style a fan favorite… again… $45 A- 2015 Podere Sapaio ‘Sapaio' (Bolgheri): Well… *THAT* w...
2019 Vietto Nas-Ctta (Langhe): Laser-focused citrus action with a mineral crystal power source. $NA B+ 2020 Marengo Mauro Nas-Ctta (Langhe): A gorgeous, vivacious, palate-refreshing adventure starring apples, herbs, pears, with additional talented tree fruits in supporting roles. $NA A- 2019 Cantine San Silvestro Nas-Ctta (Langhe): Apricots and blo...
[ Editor's Note: Listen up, friends of 1WD! With Baby Gianna due pretty much any day now, it could be a few weeks before this humble little corner of the Global Interwebs gets an update from me. I will be back in fighting form (if a bit – ok, more than a bit – sleep-deprived)...Upscale your palate! My new books are now available from Ro...
2019 Cascina Gavetta Nas-Ctta del Comune di Novello (Langhe): Lovely Riesling-like blossom action that's fresh, as, well, as daisy! $NA A- 2019 La Pergola Nas-Ctta del Comune di Novello (Langhe): You can go ahead and drop those minerals off *right here* in my mouth. $NA B+ 2019 Passone Massimiliano Nas-Ctta del Comune di Novello (Langhe):...Upscale...
Well, folks, I'm just going to come right out and say it now: Georgian wine is ready for prime time. No, not wine from the U.S. state of Georgia (though that state has had some standout wines for many years now, so don't overlook it). No, I mean Georgia the country. The home of the...Upscale your palate! My new books are now available from Rockridg...
So… the global [pandemic has now gone on so long that not only have we crossed the threshold of 50 virtual samples tastings, but we're circling back and revisiting producers that have already held such events… In this case, that's actually a positive development, as I got a chance to revisit the single vineyard wines...Upscale your pala...
NV Earl Stevens Prosecco (Veneto): You cleaner than a bar of Dove soap? Yup! $15 B 2020 Day Owl Rose (California): Like a glass full of lip-smacking watermelon candy. $15 B- 2020 Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc (Arroyo Seco): Honeyed, unctuous, delicious, and very highly recommended. $15 B+ 2017 Two Angels Petite Sirah (High...Upscale your pala...
Maybe it's because I'm expecting my second kid and have a temporarily renewed affinity for all things small and cute, but I found the idea of Le Grand Verre's figuratively pint-sized (they're actually 6.3oz) packaging intriguing enough to accept their live virtual tasting/samples invitation. I mean, the sort of test-tube-esque bottles are kind of c...
2015 Condado de Haza Crianza (Ribera del Duero): Dark and dangerously drinkable mixture of earth, tobacco, and spicy, savory plumminess. $24 B+ 2019 Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay (California): Friendly, smooth, and evoking California sunshine pretty much all the way. $17 B 2019 Benziger Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County): Juicy cur...
Holy. Crap! It's actually been fifty… FIFTY!… of these not-in-person Zoom tastings since the global pandemic started? I'm getting twitchy for lack of travel, but my samples coffers remain more than full enough to supply with me with enough alcohol to dull the pain. For this 50th incarnation of SiP (Sort-of-Shelter-in-Place) sipping, we ...
2019 Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto Branco (Alentejo): Heady and intoxicating… in both senses of the latter word. $25 A- 2017 G Wine Kisi Amber Wine (Kakheti): An acquired taste, perhaps, but once this fiercely authentic and structured taste is acquired it won't soon be forgotten. $30 A- NV W & J Graham's 20 Year...Upscale your palate! M...
"We probably have the most expensive viticulture in the world." So claimed Charles Symington, CEO of 5th generation Port and Douro powerhouse Symington Family Estates, during a recent ZOOM live tasting in which he was joined by fellow family member and Head Winemaker Charles Symington. And he has a pointand he has perspective, with Symington...Upsc...
2018 Alois Lageder ‘Porer' Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige): Yet another Exhibit in the evidence locker for N. Italy being the true spiritual home of this grape. $26 B+ 2017 Peter Zemmer Rollhutt Pinot Noir (Alto Adige): Roundness and spice that delight; warning: this one is almost *too* light on its feet. $17 B 2020 Les...Upscale your palate! My ne...
Long-time 1WD readers know me as someone who has an inordinate fondness for wine tumblersI use them more often than stemmed wine glasses, and review the majority of my wine samples while employing the flat-bottomed little wonders. Tumblers have received short-shrift in the wine community, with many leveling the oft-overstated criticism that they en...
2020 Chateau Beaulieu Cuvee Alexandre Rose (Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence): Pretty pretty, and pretty much a pure delight to imbibe. $19 B+ 2019 Planeta ‘Cometa' Fiano Menfi (Sicily): A finely crafted shooting star display of tropical, herbal, and exotic jolts of energy. $42 A- 2020 Pasqua '11 Minutes' Odi et Amo Rose (Veneto): Watermelon, cherry...
You wouldn't know it by looking at his relatively clean-cut appearance now, but Caprio Cellars winemaker and owner Dennis Murphy used to be in a heavy metal garage band. In fact, I give him mad props for instantly and authoritatively identifying who Eddie was during our recent Zoom tasting (as in tasting over Zoom, not...Upscale your palate! My new...
NV Exigeante Brut (France): France's [late] response to Prosecco. Kudos for adding reserve wine for the yeastiness. $22 B 2019 Mack & Schuhle ‘Art of Earth' Organic Red (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo): Delightful stuff, and even kind of grippy; Neighborhood BBQ, here we come! $12 B 2016 Reva Dolcetto d'Alba (Piedmont): Tangy, gritty, earthy, an...
Just a very quick PSA – and apologies in advance to those of you to whom this does NOT pertain: There are still quite a few of you out there who are subscribed to 1WD via Feedburner, a once-awesome platform for managing blog updates via several channels, including email. For those of you signed up...Upscale your palate! My new books are now a...
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!??? It's officially been an entire year since the release of my first two "official" published-author-type books with Rockridge Press: Wine Tasters Journal and Wine Tasters Guide: Drink and Learn with 30 Wine Tastings. And what a year it's been… no real travel, LOTS (and lots… and lots…) of virtual wine sampl...
NV Mionetto Prestige Collecion Organic Extra Dry Prosecco (Veneto): An affable, affordably elegant way to toast an epic Euro Cup win. $14 B 2019 Scacciadiavoli Trebbiano Spoletino Spoleto (Umbria): Overachieving its asking price with saline-washed notions of citrus pith, pink grapefruit, white flowers, and herbs. $28 A- 2018 Masseria Li Veli Passam...
At this point, it might feel as though I've written too often about the irrepressible Sicilian producer Donnafugata. Seriously, just check the archives… it's getting a bit ridiculous… Not that they don't deserve it, mind you. After all, they've hosted me a handful of times both in Marsala and Pantelleria, and without a doubt are...Upsca...
We're interrupting the usual Monday mini-review roundup this week to instead point you to a different location for an altogether different set of wine reviews: my latest article for Napa Valley Wine Academy's Pouring Points blog is now available, and it highlights both an unsung red grape variety and an unsung wine-growing region. Specifically, we....
This edition of sipping while we SiP (shelter-in-place) due to the Covid pandemic has us enjoying highly-regarded and highly-priced selections from Bolgheri's Argentiera. While named after the silver mines that once dotted their home turf in Maremma, this Tuscan producer is pretty much all gold-standard, with 95+ point scores from the conventional ...
2018 Calvet Cremant de Bordeaux Brut Ros (Bordeaux): Fruity, fine and refreshing and… all Cab Franc? Oh my! $18 B NV Markus Molitor ‘Molitor' Riesling Sekt Brut (Mosel): Delightful performance of quince, apple and apricot that will class up poolside sipping. $19 B+ 2018 Elena Walch Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige): Elegance and...
Like this author, Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards was born in 1972, predating the official indoctrination of the Chalk Hill AVA. And thus forevermore Chalk Hill wines will slightly confuse would-be wine buyers who, upon picking up a bottle, wonder why the name Chalk Hill is listed twice on the label. You know, the way that...Upscale your palate! My new...
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