When I first tried (allegedly) dry furmint wine in Hungary some years ago, I wasn’t that impressed. Some was sweet, some was oxidized and some was just plain bad. One or two were okay. But it seems winemakers have been-read more-
A faint odor of green pepper wafts from the glass, giving a clear hint of the wine's origin. Flavors are true on the palate: blackcurrant, blackberry, coffee, and a bit of chocolate; however, tannins are dusty and harsh. Flavors are-read more-
The trade and public tasting events of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition in Sacramento are usually something to really look forward to in the State Capital. It is routine for folks here to taste at some of the-read more-
When I visited the Finger Lakes for the first time last year as part of the second annual TasteCamp, Wiemer Vineyards was certainly one of my favorite stops. Fred Merwarth, the talented winemaker who took over from the founder a-read more-
Kristina Anderson is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, and together with her husband, the publisher of www.localvinacular.com, a wine blog focused on wine education and enjoyment. They live in Brooklyn, NY.
New Yorkers love finding the next big thing, and if they do it in California, Virginia, even not-so-far-away Long Island, presumably it is time for a city of 8 million people to catch on. This is why, in a time-read more-
So pale as to have almost no pink color visible. A beguiling nose of strawberry, peach, and fresh flowers. Very expressive on the palate, with delicate but assertive fresh fruit coming on and the acid kept in check. Finishes with-read more-
Another wine, a rosé this time, in Randall Grahm’s own idiosyncratic style. Lovely nose of strawberry, melon, and flowers with a hint of vanilla at the back. Very expressive on the palate, especially for a rosé, with sweet but not-read more-