THE ELEGANCE OF BARBS
Silly reasons to try new wine One of our favourite things about wine is that it’s your journey, so you can take whatever route you want. We like to have some fun finding unusual angles to approach it. Today, we’re looking at the elegance of Barbs. What does that even mean? Well, ever notice the […]
THE 2019 VINTAGE ON THE BRACKETS OF IBERIA
The grapes are in and converted and the wines are now resting in their vessels over the winter. Spring is coming. Cellar temperatures will start to uptick and dormant fermentations may begin again, at least in the traditional places. Our wineries Mas Martinet and Niepoort sent us their takes on the 2019 vintage on the brackets of Iberia in […]
THE TURLEY ZINFANDEL PARADOX
I’m a traditional-wine-style guy. That means my taste and constitution lean toward the leaner side of weight with kaleidescopic aromatics. Think of great Ontario Chardonnay or perfect Chianti Classico. While I’ve enjoyed many a full-throttle bottle, that was in far younger years. I can no longer handle wines that are generous in everything but acidity and […]