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10 October, 2020

A Virtual Taste of TerraNoble Carménère

A Virtual Taste of TerraNoble Carménère
Comments : 2 Posted in : Carmenere, Red Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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In early September, I had the pleasure of taking part in a virtual testing with Marcelo Garcia, the winemaker at Chile’s TerraNoble (website). To prepare, I pretended I was on the grounds of one of TerraNoble’s vineyards—ah, the magic of green screen in a time of pandemic. Yes, once again I was attempting to combat
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27 September, 2020

W. & J. Graham’s “Six Grapes” Special River Quintas Edition Reserve Porto

W. & J. Graham’s “Six Grapes” Special River Quintas Edition Reserve Porto
Posted in : Fortified Wine, Port on by : The Gourmez
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W. & J. Graham’s “Six Grapes” Special River Quintas Edition Reserve Porto Douro, Portugal For those of us who love travel, the last half year has built our wanderlust into a growing, gnawing creature of torment. Yes, my horror writer side crafted that description. 😉 But it’s apt—the longing to visit countries I’ve yet to
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17 June, 2020

Bodegas LAN Culmen 2011 Reserva

Bodegas LAN Culmen 2011 Reserva
Posted in : Red Wine, Tempranillo, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Bodegas LAN Culmen 2011 Reserva La Rioja, Spain Early on in quarantine, the Bodegas LAN winery hosted a tasting with a small group of wine writers of their Bodegas LAN Culmen 2011 Reserva. Obligatory disclaimer: That means this tasting was free to me, along with a bottle of the wine, which I promptly decanted in
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14 April, 2020

Tizona by Bokisch 2014 Gran Reserva Tempranillo

Tizona by Bokisch 2014 Gran Reserva Tempranillo
Posted in : Red Wine, Tempranillo, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Tizona by Bokisch 2014 Gran Reserva Tempranillo Bokisch Vineyards Lodi, CA Bokisch Vineyards (website) is one of my favorite vineyards in the Lodi region, which is one of California’s best wine-growing American Vinicultural Areas (AVAs). Obligatory disclaimer: This wine was free to me to sample for this review. I first became acquainted with Bokisch Vineyards
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18 December, 2019

Experience the Phantom Wine Story in Your Glass and On Your Phone

Experience the Phantom Wine Story in Your Glass and On Your Phone
Posted in : Chardonnay, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Can you sense it? That faint wisp of an unseasonal mist? The tortured scream of someone who’s blood-red drops have run dry? Oh, that’s just me, finishing off my samples of Bogle’s Phantom Wine, website here. Obligatory Disclaimer: “Wine sample” means these wines were free for my review. Sure, it’s almost Christmas, but that’s no
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23 September, 2019

Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah 2017

Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah 2017
Posted in : Rose Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Sosie Wines Rosé of Syrah 2017 Vivio Vineyard, Bennett Valley Sonoma, CA ABV 13.7% Winery Website The spiders may have begun their crooks and crannies invasion, but the thermostat still reads high enough to conjure up summer’s last hurrah. So why not do it with one more glass of rosé for the season? Here are
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10 September, 2019

The 2017 Vintage Port Preview Tasting

The 2017 Vintage Port Preview Tasting
Posted in : Dessert Wine, Port, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Little did I know that when we convened for the 2016 Vintage Port tasting, another Vintage Port declaration would follow in 2017. I was surprised to find an invitation to attend this year’s preview tasting in my inbox, and I can safely say that the pre-eminent Port producers represented — Symington, Fladgate, and Quinta do
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25 June, 2019

2017 White Wines from Sera Fina Cellars

2017 White Wines from Sera Fina Cellars
Posted in : Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, White Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Obligatory disclaimer: These wines were free samples for my review. Sera Fina Cellars, founded in 2010, is an Amador County winery owned by Paul Scotto, the chief winemaker behind the Scotto family’s growing portfolio of wines and ciders (my previous reviews). Sera Fina Cellars focuses on Italian and Rhône winemaking styles and varietals. I tasted
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13 May, 2019

USA Cabernet: “Rumored to Be Made by American Exceptionalism”

USA Cabernet: “Rumored to Be Made by American Exceptionalism”
Posted in : Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Peter Wood, president of the Hucksters advertising agency and his new wine brand, USA Cabernet, made in partnership with Lodi’s Scotto Cellars. Obligatory disclaimer: By introduced, I mean that the dinner and wine I enjoyed with Peter and a few fellow wine bloggers
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8 May, 2019

Quinta De La Rosa Extra Dry Non-Vintage White Port

Quinta De La Rosa Extra Dry Non-Vintage White Port
Posted in : Dessert Wine, Port, Wine on by : The Gourmez
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Quinta De La Rosa Extra Dry Non-Vintage White Port Douro, Portugal ABV 19.5% One of my surprises at last year’s Vintage 2016 Porto Tasting was being handed a tasting glass of Fonseca Extra Dry “Siroco” White Port. Readers, I am unashamed to admit that I did not know white port existed until that moment. As
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