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Category Archives: Red
Exploring Italy’s Alto Adige via Weingut Castelfeder
Notes from our 2013 trip to Alto Adige: We arrived in the Cortina village square at dusk after driving over the Brenner Pass in Austria and then down through the Alps, over Bozen (Bolzano). There was an old castle ruin … Continue reading
Le Grand Sorbier’s dynamic Jean-Christophe Perraud
I discovered this guy’s wines last spring when I was in Europe buying wine & I love them. They are fresh, well-made wines at a price point hard to find in Burgundy. At 24, winemaker Jean-Christophe Perraud (pictured) produced his … Continue reading
Weingut Prechtl in Austria’s Weinveirtel
I actually discovered Prechtl’s through word of mouth. I was at a big tasting in Germany in search of a Grüner Veltliner to import. Everything I tasted was delicious but expensive, so I kept asking other German winebuyers for tips … Continue reading
Posted in Austria, Family-owned Estate, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine, Weinviertel, Zweigelt
Tagged Altenberg, Austria, Franz Prechtl, Grüner Veltliner, Petra Prechtl, Prechlt, Salon Wine Awards, Weingut Prechtl, Weingut Prechtl 2010 Satzen (Zweigelt), Weingut Prechtl alte Reben aus Löss Grüner Veltliner, Weingut Prechtl Altenberg vom Urgestein Grüner Veltliner, Weingut Prechtl Classic Grüner Veltliner, Weingut Prechtl Kirchfeld vom Löss Welschriesling, Weingut Prechtl Längen vom Löss Grüner Veltliner, Weingut Prechtl Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine, Weingut Prechtl Sauvignon Blanc, Weingut Prechtl Weinviertler Rotweincuvée (Reserve Red), Weinviertel
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Alpha Loire Domaines, an extensive line from France’s Loire Valley
I actually stumbled across this winery in Seattle at a Loire Valley tasting via a team of French sisters, who represent Alpha Loire in the international marketplace. The wines are just outstanding and even better for the price. They have quite a large … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Loire Valley, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray
Tagged Alain, Alpha Loire Domaines, Domaine de la Croix Bouquie Pinot d'Aunis Rosé, Domaine de la Croix Bouquie Touraine, Domaine de la Croix Bouquie Touraine Rouge, Fabienne, J. Strecker Selections, Jens Strecker, Loire Valley, Philippe, Roche de Feu 2010 AOC Chinon, Roche de Lune Sancerre, Roche de Lune Touraine, Roche de Lune Vouvray, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Vouvray
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Marqués de Montecierzo (Navarra, Spain)
I met this father/son team on my first wine buying trip to Europe in spring of 2011. We had some difficulty communicating as the father speaks no English and Joaquín, his son, has limited English (still better than my Spanish), … Continue reading
Bodegas Tavera (Castilla La Mancha)
This wine is one of Julie’s favorites! With its medium body and earthy spiciness, this blend of Syrah & Tempranillo is an easy sipper, great with food or alone; just a wonderful little wine. This winery is a family winery located in … Continue reading
Posted in Castilla La Mancha, Family-owned Estate, Syrah, Tempranillo
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