2 Unique Sauvignon Blancs from Oliver Zeter You Need to Try Now: Fumé and Trocken
Recently, I got an exciting message from my local wine shop—Oliver Zeter’s wines had just arrived! The shop manager described Oliver Zeter as a German winemaker who has gained an impressive reputation for producing Sauvignon Blanc of such high quality that it’s often compared to the famous Sancerre from France. With that glowing recommendation, I
3 Refreshing White Wines Under $20 to Beat the Summer Heat: Mucho Más and more
August has arrived, bringing with it one of the hottest summers on record. It’s the season when a crisp, chilled white wine becomes an absolute necessity. After a recent summer getaway, I discovered three white wines that are not only budget-friendly but also perfect for this sizzling season. Allow me to introduce you to Mucho
Mayacamas Pinot Noir 2009: A Last Sip Disappeared with Fusion of Korean Tradition
For our 15th anniversary on July 25th, we uncorked a special bottle of Mayacamas Pinot Noir 2009, purchased last year from the Mayacamas Napa downtown shop. It was the only 2009 vintage available. Despite Mayacamas focusing primarily on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the winery ceased production of Pinot Noir after 2013. Knowing this, we were
Favia LÍNEA 2016: Exquisite Pairing and a Surprise Twist with Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne
Before diving into the details of Favia LÍNEA, I felt it necessary to revisit the winemaker Andy Erickson. 😀 Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Mayacamas, Spottswoode, and Stag’s Leap—these are names that resonate deeply with wine enthusiasts worldwide. What ties these renowned wineries together is the genius of winemaker Andy Erickson, who has played a pivotal
American Pinot Noir, a Comparison with Burgundy: 4 Regions You Should Know
For a long time, the adage ‘Pinot Noir equals Burgundy’ was an unchallenged truth in the wine world. Pinot Noir from regions outside Burgundy was often in the shadows, at best viewed as a budget-friendly understudy. This perspective, however, was set to ]change dramatically. Until the early 2000s, Pinot Noir from regions other than Burgundy
Minerality in Wine: Unlocking Mystery and 4 Key Insights
In wine evaluations, you often come across mentions of “minerality.” But what does minerality in wine really mean? 🧐 For me, minerality refers to sensations that resemble mineral characteristics, such as the taste of mineral ions in mineral water, a salty taste, acidity, the smell of wet stones, or the smoky aroma of flint. Furthermore,
Grilled Eel Perfection: Pairing Sancerre D’Antan 2020 and Little Beauty
I recently received a message from the manager of a wine shop informing me of an excellent Sancerre that had been imported. It’s called Sancerre D’Antan, produced by Henri Bourgeois, and was introduced as a wine of high quality with a prominent minerality at a reasonable price. Also found 2020 vintage of Sancerre D’Antan has
Unveil Marlborough’s 2 Little Beauty Gems: Pounamu and Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc
With July here, summer is in full swing. It’s the perfect time for chilled white wines and sparkling wines. A few weeks ago, I got a summer promotion message from my wine shop manager, and one of the deals was a box of six bottles of Pounamu Sauvignon Blanc for just $73. What a steal!
Discover d’Arenberg’s 2013 The Garden of Extraordinary Delights Shiraz: A Must-Try Hidden Gem in McLaren Vale
A recent conversation with a French friend left me intrigued about Australian wines, specifically the McLaren Vale d’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz. My friend spoke highly of it, so I decided to check with the manager at my local wine shop. Unfortunately, the Dead Arm Shiraz had sold out last month. However, the manager informed me
Coravin: Unveil Four of Bordeaux’s Finest 2018 Wines
Coravin is a product that keeps remaining wine fresh. By inserting needles directly into the cork without removing it, it extracts wine, and argon gas fills the empty space in the bottle, preventing oxidation and extending the wine’s freshness for several years. Let me introduce the background of how I discovered the product, the process