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USDA ARS Moves Forward with Smoke Exposure Research

NEWS RELEASE   ARS Funds Collaborative Research Effort with State Land Grant Universities   April 29, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is partnering with federal and state research institutions in California, Oregon and Washington on a collaborative $2 million research effort to address important wildfire issues affecting grape production […]

April 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2014 Larson Family Winery North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium-bodied with hints of black pepper and cherry balanced by well-behaved tannins and oak. I met the dogs and they were well behaved as well. $29.99, purchased at the tasting room. -lp

April 30, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône (France)

2018 Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône (France).   Floral (violets, etc), plum, blueberries, and spice. Nicely balanced! Delicious!   Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $19.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 28, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

#nicewine 2016 North Coast Chardonnay

Yes, yes it was! Nectarines with a hint of citrus warmed by some nice subtle oak. SRP $17. Was part of a purchase I made at Larson Family Winery south of Sonoma

April 28, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Altos de Torona Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain)

2018 Altos de Torona Albariño (Rias Baixas, Spain).   Passion fruit, tart citrus, and maybe a little grassiness. Reminds me a lot of a Sauvignon Blanc.   Nice!   Purchased for $18.99 from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 26, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2017 Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington)

2017 Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, Washington) Smoky, deep red fruits like plum, etc, mild spice. Decent! Purchased on sale for for $12.99 (originally $16.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC.

April 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Michael David 2017 Lodi Petite Sirah

Intense, bold, and yummy with blueberries and cinnamon on the palate and ample tannins to tame the fruit. This is a purple tongue wine with smooth mouthfeel and finish. Consistent from year to year and one of the reliable wines I buy when I need a reliable break from getting 50% mystery plonk when I […]

April 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Kenwood Yulupa Chardonnay (California)

2018 Kenwood Yulupa Chardonnay (California)   Oaky, buttery nose….subdued pear, citrus, and other fruits. Short finish, but otherwise quaffable.   Purchased on sale for $9.50 ($12.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

April 21, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Cameron Hughes Introduces New Wine Futures Project: de Négoce

Press Release April 21, 2020   NAPA, Calif., April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cameron Hughes, co-founder of the eponymously named, e-commerce wine brand, has announced his new wine project, de Négoce [day-NA-go-SHAY]. The brand is modeled on the French “en primeur” system, widely used by well-regarded Bordeaux wineries. The name refers to the time-honored wine […]

April 21, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

The South African Wine Industry Responds to the Effects of the Ban on Exports

NEWS RELEASE   Industry organizations are working to address the crisis   New York, NY, April 20, 2020 – The world is currently facing a crisis of unpredictable magnitude, and South Africa is no exception. Measures have been taken across the globe by governments and industry to address this crisis, and in this regard, the […]

April 21, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More