It’s the end of September and the temps are still topping 90 degrees here, so a fresh Pinot Gris is in order. The 2013 Cline Pinot Gris smells like pears and apples and tastes like them, too. It’s spritzy and hits every corner of your mouth on the swig. According to the winemaker, the minerality…
Tag: Sonoma
Interesting Fact, Musing
No hangover wines: Do they really exist?
by wineforthewin •
The Daily Beast posted a story this week that claims to have found the holy grail: wine that won’t give you a hangover. The writer, Jordan Salcito of Momofuku, talks about drinking three bottles of wine at dinner with a friend and waking up the next morning without feeling icky. In fact, both diners felt so great…
Barbera, Interesting Fact, Non-California, Under $20
Review: Luisi Barbera d’Asti
by wineforthewin •
Barbera’s not a wine grape you hear about everyday. In fact, before I drank the 2011 Luisi Barbera d’Asti, I had only had Barbera in blends before. So what is Barbera all about? Barbera is one of the most popular grapes planted in Italy. You can also find it in Australia, thanks to UC Davis.…