SPEAK WINE TO ME
chronicles from the wine hustle
Select field communications and strategies of integration no. 19: for no reason at all
For no reason at all, I opened a sweaty bottle from Montenegro last Tuesday. I’m not sure why I was saving it other than I sometimes do...
Select field communications and strategies of integration no. 6: she, he, them and Mr. Matthews
version française He said, "What's with are all the mugs?". He said, "This is because of what my dad did, right?" He said, "We can work...
Select field communications and strategies of integration no. 9: Sweet Jesus
Wine certificates bunk inside a plastic bin waiting to have their frames repurposed. Alongside them, three of those boxes that wine...
Select field communications and strategies of integration no. 22: quatre-vingt neuf
No matter how much it annoys me, I don't dare pick the seed pod out of this woman's hair. Maybe I'll change seats. Not worth it. My...
Select field communications and strategies of integration no. 25: Dear San Francisco Chronicle
version française I live in France. I love living in France. I love the way the air breathes differently here and I don't always wake up...
Melancholy
Despite the long days of confinement, geeking out with a wine book is a special occasion. Given my academic objective, I am often...
2018 Nuit Blanche
Grape(s): Syrah,Cinsault,Grenache,Rolle Producer: Chateau L'arnaude by Bréban, https://www.chateaularnaude.com/ Where: local merchant...
The Coravin trial: 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Besides having endured the cruelty of repeatedly telling his tale via the Living Label app, this pour soul was further subjected to the...
1995 Château d'Yquem, Sauternes
Grape (s): Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc Producer: Château d'Yquem I won't even lie. I haven't had enough Château d'Yquem to be able to say...
2009 Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge, Cuvée Prestige
Grape (s): Bordeaux red blend; dominated by Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon Producer: Chateau de Piote Oh the pressure to pick a good wine!...
2015 Savennières, Clos de la Marche
Grape (s): Chenin Blanc Producer: Domaine du Petit Métris Where: Salon de Vigneron Indépendant version française Living in the city, I...
NWE: 2016 Peirigas rouge (red blend)
This silver medal winner has personality: both understated and refined. Drinking it is like uncovering a fascinating secret. ...
NWE: 2017 Domaine Vignau La Juscle, Jurançon (doux)
Grape(s): Petit Manseng, Camaralet, Petit Courbu Producers: Michel et Antonin Valton Where: Salon Vigneron Independant In the southwest...
Nature et Vins (natural wine event)
Of course the 2019 Natural Wine Event would be held at Parc Florale. This beautiful botanical garden is located a short walking distance...
Oh my gooooood!!! You come here, too?
Ahhh Monsieur Louis (Jadot)...a producer with flex who doesn't skimp on quality when making Burgundy reds for the rest of us. Let's...
LWF favorites recap: Come give grandma a kiss
Another great wine from the International Wine Competition (IWC) trophy table 🐤 Grape (s): Vinho Tinto Producer: Casa Ferreirinh, the...
LWF favorites recap: *Love me in a special way
Quello Semi-Sparkling White Wine Grape (s): Trebbiano-based white blend sourced from Emilia-Romagna vineyards of Northern Italy Producer:...
LWF favorites recap: English sparkling
Hambledon's Non-vintage Classic Cuvée, Brut Grape(s): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier Producer: from the chalky soils of Hambledon...