Cabernet Franc is a grape that I think is under-appreciated on its own. In particular, the Loire Valley does some nice work with it. So when I was in Nottingham this past weekend, and went to my favourite wine shop there, I thought I’d pick up a bottle of Cabernet Franc up, and this was […]
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Domaine Maby, Prima Donna Tavel, 2020. Rhône, France
Tavel is sort of a wine trivia question. It’s the only AOC (French wine appellation) that is just for rosé wines. They aren’t your usual rosés, however. They can be something of an acquired taste. Is it a taste worth acquiring? Read the rest of the review to find out. In the glass It’s a […]
Anselmann Dorfelder trocken 2019. Pfalz, Germany
Dornfelder. It’s not a common grape. I really never remember anything about it, except it’s a German grape, makes red wine. So when I saw that the Wine Society had one for sale, I bought a bottle. In the glass Let’s call it medium-plus. Just short of being a dark wine. It’s ruby with hints […]
A.A. Bodenhorn The Curator Red Blend 2020, South Africa
It’s red wine. In a can! I’m somewhat curious to try it, because A.A. Bodenhorn’s higher-range stuff is quite nice. So I’m curious if this will live up their reputation. In the glass: Medium-plus in depth, clear. I’d call it ruby, without purple on the edges. It’s a young wine. It’s a red wine. There’s […]
Ch. Brandeau Les Dernières Fleurs 2017, Bordeaux, France
This is a low-intervention Bordeaux. It has also been fermented in stainless steel, and then aged in large barrels (500 litres), which are larger than the usual barriques (c. 225 litres) used in Bordeaux. Both of these mean that there should be less oak influence than usual in a Bordeaux. In the glass: Ruby, clear, […]