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680 NEWS wine reviews, February 16–17, 2019
Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano 2016 Morellino di Scansano is a grape grown in Maremma, the coastal area of Tuscany. It’s actually the local name for Sangiovese and is usually blended with Malvasia Nera and Alicante. There’s a 2016 vintage … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, February 9–10, 2019
Peller Estates Private Reserve Vidal Icewine 2017 Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Peller Estates has lowered the price on the 200 mL bottle of their Private Reserve Vidal Icewine 2017. $3 off its regular price and down to $24.30. … Continue reading
680 NEWS wine reviews, February 2–3, 2019
Bodegas Navajas Crianza 2015 If you’re looking for a versatile red wine for meat dishes, pick up a bottle of the newly released Bodegas Navajas Crianza 2015. This Tempranillo and Mazuela blend from Spain’s Rioja region is deep ruby in … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 715: The Foreign Affair
Visited The Foreign Affair winery to taste the portfolio with winemaker Barclay Robinson.
680 NEWS wine reviews, January 26–27, 2019
Jardin Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2016 Chenin Blanc is South Africa’s most widely planted grape, accounting for 18% of that country’s vineyard acreage. Currently at Vintages is a beautifully made example from the Stellenbosch region: Jardin Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc … Continue reading
