merlot month October is Merlot month, which is great because it’s such a good firepit wine as the weather turns colder. Very lush with warming plum, blueberry and baking spices. Merlot is the most widely planted variety in Bordeaux where it’s one of the five grapes in their blends, but it’s also the second-most planted wine grape … Continue reading
Well, this Wine From Home situation is looking pretty longterm so we’re going to keep this handy series going! Values Gradis’Ciutta Ribolla Gialla 2018: lots of white peach and lime zest in the oldest-known grape in Collio, Italy ($16.97) Villa Matilde Falanghina 2019 ($19.99) Rocca dei Leoni Pinot Noir isn’t easy to grow, so it’s not easy to … Continue reading
Apparently one of the things NBA players most requested in the bubble was wine! In this ESPN article, Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum says, “Going through those things to where you truly understand and share and appreciate the wine with someone, it leads to a lot of great conversations and a lot of eventful evenings.” … Continue reading
Last year I was at the Emmys, but clearly that’s not happening this year. And most Emmy parties won’t be happening either. So grab one of these rosés on September 20 and get ready to just fire off your comments on Twitter. Louis Pommery Brut Rosé: Pommery is known for Champagne but they just came out with … Continue reading
Don your tennis whites and put some in your glass too on September 13. I did a webinar about these great ones to sip during hot summer days, so if it turns humid again or if the Open finals are what turns up the heat, you can drink one of these refreshing whites: Pinot Blanc: … Continue reading
We’ll see how this 2020 football season plays out. But one thing that’s for sure is how good chilled reds will be when watching at least one week of games. We all know whites and rosés get chilled on ice, and in the summer the frostier the better. But I feel like people don’t fully … Continue reading
Suddenly it’s not hot any more. This better not be the end of our warm days, but I’m happy to be done with the humidity. Outside all day and not sweating calls for a glass of wine and I have just the bottles, in all Lockdown price ranges. Values Riondo Prosecco: The lighter side of Prosecco … Continue reading
Super excited for the Go-go’s doc on Showtime this month, since I loved them growing up. And even now, who can resist singing out loud to Vacation?? Also who can resist a mineral, flinty, lemony Assyrtiko from Santorini? All of those characteristic plus great acidity makes it a perfect summer wine for tzatziki and grilled … Continue reading
With shark sightings and some tragic accidents on the northeast coast this summer, stay inside and just watch Shark Week starting August 9 on the Discovery Channel. Pair your binge with this Fessina Erse Etna Bianco from a vineyard with lava deposits from Etna that go back centuries. The volcanic soils give it lots of gritty minerality with … Continue reading
The promise of rosé recommendations has not been broken. Here are five more good ones to keep the rosé rolling: Willakenzie: Strawberry and a tiny note of raspberry, with red rose on the nose. Very nicely balanced with with a lift of lemon. $28 Gran Moraine: This Pinot Noir-based rosé from Willamette Valley is light … Continue reading
