A few weeks ago I got an intriguing email from a California vintner; intriguing in that he was, he told me, originally from my neck of the woods (near Philly in Southeastern PA), and would soon be in town for a wedding. Could we get together over lunch to taste some of the wines he’d…
Month: June 2013
The World’s Most Bad-Ass View Of The Douro And Porto (From Luftwaffe Fighter Plane)
Remember when I recently mentioned former Luftwaffe pilot and not semi-retired Port media guy Axel Probst? Axel (a.k.a. “Herr Plane” now to 1WD readers) contacted me shortly after that article went live (he wasn’t aware that I was going to mention him) to thank me for the shout-out, and also to share two of the…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For June 24, 2013
So, like, what is this stuff, anyway? I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes with you via twitter (limited to 140 characters). They are meant to be quirky, fun, and easily-digestible reviews of currently available…
Out Of The Fire, Into The Spotlight (Paso Robles Cabernet Starts Coming Of Age)
Back in 2011, I wondered (aloud, in Internet terms) if Paso Robles wines were too boozy hot. Now, after attending (as a media guest) the 2013 Paso Robles Cab Collective’s CABs of Distinction tasting events, I’m wondering if they’re a bit too oaky. But I’m also now wondering when Paso wines will start being hailed…
