Cava is Spanish sparkling wine made with Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada using the traditional French method of making Champagne. This producer - Raventos i Blanc - is the only Cava producer to … [Read more...]
2007 Saint-Veran “Champ Rond” Domaine Thibert
October 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tasted this recently at a French Family Estate Tasting. The "Champ Rond" (or round field) is indeed a champ among Chardonnays from Burgundy - it was easy-drinking, crisp, balanced and fruity - apples … [Read more...]
2007 Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chronic Cellars is an ode to Northern California’s other cash crop. Sourced from vineyards throughout Paso Robles, California. Purple Paradise is 95% Zinfandel and 5% Petite Sirah, you can legally … [Read more...]
2009 Domaine La Bastide Viognier
October 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mmmmmmmmmmm - 100% Viognier! Most V comes from the Rhone but this Vin de Pays (or country wine) hails from the Haut Rives appelation of Languedoc. Estate grown (quality, people!), her perfume reminds … [Read more...]
2007 Giovanni Almondo Roero Arneis Bricco delle Ciliegie
August 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
Fall's coming in Chicago, & it's time for red wine, so this will most likely be my last summer white - the 2007 Giovanni Almondo Roero Arneis Bricco delle Ciliegie. Whoa - long name! But it's an … [Read more...]
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