NV Corvezzo Organic & Vegan Prosecco (Veneto): There’s almost no time when this is not a total pleasure. $15 B 2009 Palazzo Vecchio Terra Rossa (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano): Performing better than expected, delivering a power-packed punch of dark fruit and baking spice. $NA A- 2011 Palazzo Vecchio ‘Maestro’ (Vino Nobile di Montepulciano): Sultry, savory,…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for August 22, 2022
2015 Adega Cooperativa de Borba ‘Rotulo Cortica’ Reserva (Alentejo): Like sticking your head right into the BBQ pit, in the best way possible. $18 B+ 2013 Beronia Reserva (Rioja): Another example of why the Reserva category ought to be the 1st place that Rioja lovers look these days. $27 B+ 2014 Hedges Family Estate ‘Red…
Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for July 11, 2022
2018 Quinta da Fonte Souto Tinto (Alentejo): Boisterous, surprising, delicious and highly recommended. $26 B+ 2021 Torre de Palma Arinto – Alvarinho (inho Regional Alentejano): Pour a glass of this, order some Thai take-out, and watch the culinary sparks fly. $40 A- 2020 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina del Sannio (Campania): Floral, flinty, fruity &…
Wine In the Time of Coronavirus, Part 58: Going Native, Again (More Esporão Recent Releases)
Herdade do Esporão is a producer that is close to my Portuguese-loving heart, having worked closely with them in the past, visited on a few occasions (including taking what I think is the only Terrible Towel photo atop of their ancient tower, just before Superbowl XLV…), and even recently catching up with them during one…