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Ginger and “high gravity” (ie 5% abv) Ginger Kombucha from Walker Brothers (Nashville, TN)
Two versions of kombucha tasted: the Non-alcoholic and “high gravity” (ie 5% abv) Ginger Kombucha from Walker Brothers (Nashville, TN) Nice blend of floral notes and ginger spice. Nice balance—-very refreshing! Both super tasty! Received as a sample from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
2018 Flat Top Hills Sauvignon Blanc (California)
2018 Flat Top Hills Sauvignon Blanc (California) Pale straw color….floral, green apple, lime/citrus, and crisp “mineral” characteristics. Pleasant and easy drinking! Purchased for $9.99 from Harris Teeter in Cary, NC. -B
2016 Poizin California Zinfandel (Armida Winery, CA)
2016 Poizin California Zinfandel (Armida Winery, CA) 75% Zinfandel, 19% Petit Sirah, 6% Grenache Ok FINE! I bought this for the label. Violets, plum, oak, juicy dark red berries, a little pepper spice. candied red fruit on the finish. Interesting! $16.99 from Harris Teeter in Cary, NC. -B
2018 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc (France)
2018 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc (France) 60% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 8% Clairette, 5% Bourboulenc, 2% Grenache Blanc Floral and mineral on the nose…..similar on the palate with a deliciously crisp slate finish. Lovely! Purchased on sale for $14.99.
2019 Red Tail Ridge Winery “Good Karma” Riesling (Finger Lakes, NY)
2019 Red Tail Ridge Winery “Good Karma” Riesling (Finger Lakes, NY) 11-12% abv. 7.6% residual sugar. According to the label, 10% of the price of the bottle purchased is donated to a local food bank—-I’ll drink to that! Purchased on sale for $14.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
2019 Domaine Jean Aubron Sauvignon Blanc (Loire, France)
2019 Domaine Jean Aubron Sauvignon Blanc (Loire, France) Pale straw color…herbaceous nose….crisp citrus and mineral palate and finish. Enjoyable! Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B
2020 Vallevo Costa Dei Trabocchi Rosato Terre di Chieti (Italy)
2020 Vallevo Costa Dei Trabocchi Rosato Terre di Chieti (Italy) Pale peach in color …. Lovely floral notes jumping from the glass…maybe some wild strawberry, citrus, and herbs. Tasty buy at $9.99 (originally $13.99) purchased from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B (ps, please excuse the small tear in the label! whoopsie!)
ASEV Announces 2021 Best Student Award Winners
NEWS RELEASE DAVIS, Calif., July 12, 2021…Each year, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) provides a format for student presentations (oral, posters and flash talk) at their ASEV National Conference to provide professional development skills training and constructive critiques for future competitions. ASEV awarded six students with the 2021 Best Student Presentation […]
Smith-Madrone Featured on Somm TV
NEWS RELEASE Napa Valley and Los Angeles, July 2021 — The wine and food streaming network Somm TV devotes a segment in its series Behind The Glass to profiling Stuart, Charles and Sam Smith of Smith-Madrone. The 21-minute segment went online on July 6. The episode has closed captions and Spanish subtitles. “The vision […]
Wente Family Estates Appoints new CFO
LIVERMORE VALLEY, CA—July 13, 2021– Wente Family Estates is pleased to announce that Hans Hartjens has joined the organization assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer. Hans will oversee the overall financial success of the 138-year-old family business and support the organization’s drive for continued long-term growth of the Wente Family Estates portfolio. “I’m beyond […]
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