"There is an alcoholic haze at the center of our galaxy." No, that sentence isn’t an example of fuzzy-headed navel-gazing after a night of over-imbibing. It is an excerpt from Dr. Patrick E. McGovern’s 2009 book “Uncorking the Past: The-read more-
Improving with every sip, gaining structure and depth with every extra minute of air, this is a beautiful baby that will, with time, mature into a gorgeous adult. Dark fruit (blackcurrant and mulberry) has a background of tobacco leaf and-read more-
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Clear, bright, ruby red color. Aromas of cherry, strawberry, baking spice, oak, and Good & Plenty. Dry, medium-light tannin, low acid, medium-light body. Red fruits and diluted savory herbs on the palate. Very short finish. Let it open for a-read more-
Good color, good complexity, and it tastes good. What more can you ask for? The color is a bright, clear ruby. On the nose, a small hint of funk is a corona to dried cherries, sage, and a bit of-read more-
Did the French Revolution ever reach Bordeaux? In certain lights it’s hard to tell. It’s a wine region still ruled by a neo-nobility characterized by Gucci-clad Château owners, luxury brands, and brazen brokers. And now, after the nobility’s latest exercise-read more-
Improving with every sip, gaining structure and depth with every extra minute of air, this is a beautiful baby that will, with time, mature into a gorgeous adult. Dark fruit (blackcurrant and mulberry) has a background of tobacco leaf and-read more-
“I’m looking for something fresh and flirty!” you overhear a customer tell the wine store clerk, that clever one who seems to know so much about wine. “We’re having friends over for an alfresco lunch of poached salmon and salad,-read more-