behind the cork
Well, it’s Halloween time and that means candy. Lots of candy! And I suggest pairing that candy with Sherry. So, I gathered up three nice bottles of Sherry and a bunch of candy and went to work! First was the Harveys Bristol Cream ($20). It’s the ...
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2019 La Scolca Gavi dei Gavi Black Label ($39) Gavi is the name of a little town in the Apennines mountains, located in the Piedmont border to Liguria, from where the famous white and dry wine has taken its name. Thanks to La Scolca® who began p...
Read more →Last time we looked at how to get started in learning about wine. And, the best way to learn is by trying. Sure, you could pick up a book or a wine magazine, but those will tell you about wines that others like. The first thing you need to do is to s...
Read more →People have asked me “How did you learn so much about wine?” The simple answer is that I’ve been at it for years. But, for those who are new to wine, I suggest the following: Reading — Sure, like any subject, you can learn by reading books and magaz...
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2019 La Scolca White Label Gavi ($19) Last year, La Scolca celebrated one hundred years of oenological passion. They are a company that looks at the future with an innovative spirit, keeping their focus on the pursuit of a high level of quality....
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2016 Ace Kicker Big Bet Blend ($15) This Ace Kicker wine originates from Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region which is located about 40 miles south of Madrid. This Big Bet Blend is indeed a big blend that’s produced from 34% Cabernet Franc, 27% Syra...
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I’ve got a bunch of wine books. They are all reference-type books that I keep on-hand when I need to look up something. But, Professional Drinking by Jim Schleckser is different. The book states that it is “A spirited Guide to Wine, Cocktails, an...
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Looking for sweet, low-alcohol, refreshing wines? Here they are! The market for low alcohol, sparkling wines has been gaining momentum for a few years now and the demand for all types of sparkling — white, rosé or red — has never been more popu...
Read more →There are a lot of terms used that make wines confusing. And, for American consumers, it seems to get even more confusing with French and Italian wines. The Italian term “Frizzante” is one of these seemingly confusing terms. Simply put, Frizzante me...
Read more →Opening a bottle of wine and drinking a glass will give you the opportunity to taste that one varietal produced by that one winery. For those with some wine tasting experience, drinking that one wine will give them an opportunity to assess the pros a...
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