Several weeks ago, I had another Old and the Restless Tasting, this time waking up nine Pinot Noirs from a very long sleep. These tastings are fun. Truly. But also, there is a strong educational component. The wines that were chosen were no more than a random sampling from good producers and terroirs. They had [...]
Skrewcap’s Sparkling Wine Suggestions Featured Wines Cavas El Barcino, Cava Barcino Brut (Penedès, Spain) Xarello (55%), Macabeo (25%), Parellada (20%) $16 – $17 Cava is not really an alternative to Champagne but its own beast. As a rule, the grapes are different as is the soil. Do not expect Champagne. However, Cava can be delicious [...]
Click here to view the Top 40, B-Sides and Bonus Tracks lists. Skrewcap Top 40 List, B-Sides, Bonus Tracks To attend Skrewcap’s Top 40 tasting on Satuday, December 10, 2011 at Blanc et Rouge please got to http://skrewcap.com/437-2/. Share and Enjoy:
For those of you who were curious/geeky enough to tune in today, here is my evaluation/analysis of the vintage Rioja tasting. In general, I’d be happy to buy and drink all of the wines and think that all are fairly priced. With the exception of the ’06 Don Jacobo Crianza, the wines were built to [...]
After several months, I was able to corral enough people (seven in the wine world is a minion) to pop the corks on eight older Riojas. One was corked but I also I threw in the ’06 Don Jacobo Crianza to see how it would hold up to the older and more restless bottles. I [...]
While this is a wine blog, I’m not one to be shy about stating my opinion on other matters. Sometimes these seemingly non-related subjects have a connection. This week’s shutdown of the Oakland port is one such occasion. I support the various Occupy protests. It is long overdue. Here’s the thing though. The [...]
To watch the Skrewcap Halloween video please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGiUQXf6uOg&feature=feedu Whites Trajarinho, Adega de Monçao, 2010 (Monçao E Melgaço, Portugal) Alvarinho, Trajadura App. $10 ‘Trajarinho’ is a special project between Adega de Moncao, the most renowned cooperative in Vinho Verde and importer, Luis Moya. Cheap and cheerful with bright citrus and mineral tones, and low [...]
A month has passed and I’m back. I made the first Skrewcap video…I think a pretty good effort though there are a lot of things I’m going to do differently next time. I’ll post the link later with some more info on the wines. Heading off to the gym. Share and Enjoy:
