2020 Quinta do Ameal Loureiro (Vinho Verde): Refreshing VV action that’s both classy and classic. $17 B+ 2016 Macanita Tinto (Douro): There’s a whoooooollllle lotta juicy meatiness to love here, folks. $50 A- 2019 Adega Cooperativa de Borba Premium (Alentejo): Intensely fruity, and really just overall intense (as well as being a bargain). $15 B+…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for February 28, 2022
2020 San Piero Rive di San Pietro di Feletto Brut (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore): Valuing refreshment above all else, but still holding refinement as a core belief. $NA B+ NV Brancher Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Extra Dry Superiore (Veneto): ‘B’ is for Banana Bread! $20 B NV Cantine Vedova ‘Casa dei Faveri – Casa Farive’ Extra…
Dispatch from 1WD Paternity Leave: Yule-Tidings
Yuletide greetings from 1WD paternity leave, folks! Despite the fact that I am woefully, epically, insanely behind on just about everything blog-related, I am still receiving a sh*tload of samples (likely in lieu of the pandemic pretty much still slamming the brakes on any wine-related travel… in fact, it’s had both feet pegged on those…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for September 20, 2021
2019 Vietto Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): Laser-focused citrus action with a mineral crystal power source. $NA B+ 2020 Marengo Mauro Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): A gorgeous, vivacious, palate-refreshing adventure starring apples, herbs, pears, with additional talented tree fruits in supporting roles. $NA A- 2019 Cantine San Silvestro Nas-Cëtta (Langhe): Apricots and blossoms that would be much happier if you…