Tag Archives: wine
Firstleaf: Unboxing Day
Subscription services exist for even wine drinkers! Are they worth the hype? I’ve just started one with Firstleaf, so here’s what I know so far.
Vacation Times 2022 – Part 1 of 3, “Wines found in Washington”
The start of a miniseries of foodie discoveries and fun while on vacation! And of course, we begin with my top two wines of the week.
Highlights: Colorado Wine History
Local vines and better wines? Yes, please! Here are some highlights about Colorado’s wine history.
Wine Reserves, Part 2/4: Let’s Hear it for Local Wine!
Face it — Colorado makes great wine! Tonight I open up a bottle purchased back in 2019, advertised as a table red blend. Will it still hold up after three years in storage?
Wine Reserves — Revisiting Old Favorites, Part 1/4
At times, digging through the wine cellar can produce wonderful finds of old favorites! Today I revisit a white that once knocked my socks off at a Rioja wine seminar. Will it stand the test of time, three years later?
Wine Challenge, Week 19: Tawny Port-straganza!
Anyone still here? I know, it’s been a while, but I’m back and here to talk wine once again. A toast to tawny port! Let’s go!
Wine Week, Part 3/3: “Phylloxera, the Great Destroyer of Vines”
After discussing the history of one of any vineyards’ many bogeymen, I conduct a comparison tasting of two examples of South Africa’s signature grape: Pinotage.
Wine Week, Part 2/3: “Wine World Awareness, Vintage 2021”
In part two of the “Wine Week” series, we zoom out to look at several events affecting the 2021 wine vintage across the world. Then, you can read through my assessment of a Barossa Valley GSM.
Wine Week, Part 1/3: “Ways to Make Your Local Wine Merchant Smile”
Part of a three-post series focusing on wine, wine buying, and wine pairing. We start with tips for visiting the local wine merchant, and then finish with a review of a South African Chenin Blanc.
Seeking Continual Flavor 