Tuesday, August 18, 2015

2014 German Wines -- An Introduction to the Vintage as I Begin My Visits


I have not posted for a while, but I am now in Germany to begin tastings. I start tomorrow morning at 9am with Dönnhoff in the Nahe (continuing with Emrich-Schönleber, Schäfer-Fröhlich, and Wagner-Stempel -- it should be quite a day!). I will taste all this week, and on Monday and Tuesday of next week, I will attend the Wiesbaden Grosses Gewächs preview. I would like to stay longer, but outside events force me to leave Germany after that. (Continue reading here.)

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Languedoc-Roussillon Reds Recently Tasted: Domaine d'Aupilhac, Domaine La Barthassade, Mas Champart, Clos du Gravillas, Château de Lascaux, Clos Mathelisse, Domaine les Mille Vignes, Domaine du Possible, and Château La Roque

Domaine d’AUPILHAC/Sylvain FADAT

2013 Languedoc   lou mazet
This organic producer, one of the first I wrote about in the Languedoc (almost 25 years ago), has made an excellent entry-level wine, primarily from Grenache and Cinsault, but also with some Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Carignane. (Continue reading here.)

Monday, August 3, 2015

Three Attractive Languedoc-Roussillon Whites: Domiane d'Aupilhac, Domaine du Possible, and Jean-Louis Tribouley


Domaine d’AUPILHAC/Sylvain FADAT

2014 Languedoc   lou mazet
This wine is a blend of Ugni Blanc, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette. (Continue reading here.)

Sunday, August 2, 2015

2014 Provençal Rosés: Château Bas, Domaine de Fondrèche, Château Pas du Cerf, Château Pampelonne, Château Pradeaux, Saint-André de Figuière, Domaine Sorin, Domaine Tempier, Domaine de Terrebrune


Plenty of good drinking here for the dog days of summer and into the fall, with several (notably Pradeaux, Tempier, and Terrebrune) having significant aging potential. For bargains, look for the Château Bas and the Domaine de Fondrèche. (Continue reading here.)