Ah, Corvina. A very much under-appreciated grape in my opinion. It’s the key grape in Amarone, which is probably how many people know it. That’s a shame. I have nothing against Amarone, but it is made from partially-dried grapes, and tends to be big and hearty. A winter wine that doesn’t really let the grape […]
Month: May 2024
Contarini Solealto, Bianco Vino Spumante, Extra Dry, Italy
Sometimes, the best answer to the vagaries of life is cheap fizz. Preferably one you don’t feel bad about drinking out of a tumbler or mug. Paired with something decidedly non-pretentious. Cheese toasties, for example, as long as they aren’t posh ones. Of late, Solealto has been my go-to fizz for such circumstances. It’s close […]
Terres Falmet Cinsault 2023, Languedoc, France
The producer is one I keep hearing and reading very good things about. And I saw from her Vivino reviews that TY once had and liked the Terres Falmet Mourvedre when she had it. (Without me, I may add.) So, when I was placing an order from CWM, it was past time to finally try […]
Litmus, Orange Bacchus 2022, England
Proving once again, Dear Readers (and even the Undear ones) that no danger is too great nor any trip too arduous to bring you a new wine view, this week I took a field trip for this particular tasting. Yes, you’ve read that right. I went Outside. (TL;DR: Don’t recommend. There are People Out There.) […]