An interesting wine. It's northern Rhône on the nose, all smoke and olives, but on the palate, it is Golden State all the way. Figs, plums, and black cherry are shouldered aside by very sweet mocha and caramel. The mouth-read more-
Aromas of black fruit, blackberry, earth, plums, and a touch of red raspberry on the edges. The nose seems quite dark and the Syrah showed through as the most prominent component to me, even though it only comprises 20% of-read more-
What do you do with half a bottle of wine? There are so many preservation systems available, from pumps that suck air out to canisters that spray gas in, but the best preservation system of all is one of the-read more-
I was at the counter of a delicious restaurant and deli called Ugo Gastronomia in Alba, this summer, picking out some antipasti and salads for a family picnic, on the way back to France and the end of our vacation.-read more-
A surprisingly floral nose offers up citrus blossoms with gentle gooseberry aromas. Indian River Ruby Red grapefruit, orange blossoms, and that same gentle hint of gooseberry are on the palate. Tangy Meyer Lemon and Key Lime, dusted with chalk, make-read more-
Green aromas and flavors really dominate this wine. There is no mistaking the green pepper of Chilean Carmenere, or the tobacco leaf of Cabernet Franc. They appear on the palate, too, along with red currants and very tart cherries. Tannins-read more-
For most wineries, taking steps to be greener takes place in the vineyard, first and foremost, and in the cellar and warehouse next. At Shinn Vineyards, on the North Fork of Long Island, things are also green above the vineyard,-read more-
Toulouse, and the Rhone, and the French influence is remarkably clear in the blend of the red, which goes for elegant subtlety over big fruitiness. It offers up aromas of tomato leaf, supple blackberry fruit, and a hand-in-hand balance of-read more-