Yes, it’s known for swoon worthy Barossa Shiraz and Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, not to mention some mighty fine Clare Valley Riesling, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find some other gems in South Australia. The last several years have seen a marked increased in the amount of what I
An article about Pinot Noir? I’m sure you’re shocked. But it is THE varietal that got me into wine as I shared recently in my love letter to Carneros wine. Of course, I now drink all sorts of things. But I will always credit Pinot Noir
“Never forget where you came from.”
Lots of people, including me.
Those of us who are “into” wine – you know us crazy folks that are writing about, studying, teaching, pouring wine, etc. – usually have a specific wine or experience that gave us that “aha” moment and took us
After multiple trips to Austrian wine regions (including Burgenland Domäne Wachau, and the heart of Sekt country), one of the things I’m struck by is how delicious, yet under the radar some of the country’s indigenous varietals are. Of course many
Well, here we are in August and its all about back to school at our house. Tuition has been debited from the bank account, over-priced uniforms have been ordered, and typically unused school supplies have been purchased. All times 2! Thing 1 is headed to high school and we’ve been
I’ve no doubt shared my love-hate (anti-love?) relationship with Sauvignon Blanc. Give me mineral and stone and I’m in love. Tropical fruit characteristics? Bring it. But you certainly miss me with the really green, grassy ones. I’ve tried to appreciate them, but its just not my thing. Lucky for me
The Corkscrew Concierge’s June 2023 Texas Wine Roundup
And just Iike that – it’s June. School is out. Thank God! And I swear it seems
I love bubbly! And I enjoy and appreciate it from places around the world. Of course, champagne is always king, but there are so many
We hear the word “sustainable” so much in wine, that many have come to question what, if anything, it means. Particularly, when we hear about
