Category: Tasting Notes
Five perfect rosés for the summer
Posted by WinoFred | Jun 27, 2023 | Rosés tasting notes, Tasting Notes | 0 |
Five delicious sparkling wines under 20$
Posted by WinoFred | Aug 26, 2022 | Tasting Notes | 0 |
Gérard Bertrand, King of Biodynamic Wines
Posted by WinoFred | Jul 19, 2022 | Tasting Notes | 0 |
Reddy Vineyards : When Texas Wine Shines in Altitude...
Posted by WinoFred | Jun 3, 2022 | Tasting Notes, Travel | 0 |
A nicely made Cava to share with friends
Posted by WinoFred | May 19, 2022 | Tasting Notes, Wines of the week | 0 |
Let’s fall in love with Cabernet Franc
by WinoFred | Oct 26, 2023 | Reds, Tasting Notes | 0 |
We could call Cabernet Franc, the “father” of Cabernet Sauvignon. The “Cab Sauv” is indeed the result of a crossing between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Let’s sample some interesting examples of this Daddy “Cab Franc” through different terroirs.
Read MoreFive perfect rosés for the summer
by WinoFred | Jun 27, 2023 | Rosés tasting notes, Tasting Notes | 0 |
The summer season is officially underway with the arrival of numerous rosé wines. Because there’s no shortage of choice this year we picked 5 of those that will bring you smile and joy whether it’s for a late afternoon at the pool or for a pleasant evening with friends.
Read MoreA great Bordeaux at a great price
by WinoFred | Oct 8, 2022 | Reds, Tasting Notes, Wines of the week | 0 |
We can say all we want, but we always come back to the classics. And what could be more classic than a good bottle of Bordeaux? Let’s forget the increasingly overpriced “Grands Crus Classés” and focus on this consistent Château that will give you a lot of pleasure.
Read MoreFive delicious sparkling wines under 20$
by WinoFred | Aug 26, 2022 | Tasting Notes | 0 |
Looking for some pretty affordable bubbles? Here are five sparkling wines from three different countries for an aperitif with friends or a family brunch.
Read MoreA fantastic wine worthy of a cult
by WinoFred | Aug 7, 2022 | Tasting Notes | 0 |
Can we produce a purer wine than water that fully respects Mother Nature? Jean Pierre Amoreau, owner of the legendary Château Le Puy, believes it and is crafting vintage after vintage a magnificent wine in a unique terroir.
Read MoreGérard Bertrand, King of Biodynamic Wines
by WinoFred | Jul 19, 2022 | Tasting Notes | 0 |
The release of Gérard Bertrand’s book, “Nature at Heart”, is a good opportunity to revisit the story of a Languedoc family passion that continues into the fourth generation.
Read MoreReddy Vineyards : When Texas Wine Shines in Altitude
by WinoFred | Jun 3, 2022 | Tasting Notes, Travel | 0 |
When we think about Texas, wine is probably not the first thing that comes to our mind. If they would grow grapes under the Lone Star legendary heat, that would probably transform into freshlessness wines. That way of thinking would be limitative and quite frankly misleading. Case in point : Reddy Vineyards.
Read MoreA nicely made Cava to share with friends
by WinoFred | May 19, 2022 | Tasting Notes, Wines of the week | 0 |
It’s Friday so it’s Wine Day and the weekend means it’s time to celebrate. So why not a sparkling wine?
Read MoreThe best summer-ready red wine : Frappato
by WinoFred | Feb 19, 2022 | Tasting Notes, Travel | 0 |
Have you ever heard of the Sicilian grape Frappato? It is not always obvious to find some in wine stores because of its scarcity. However, it makes fruit forward wines with a high level of drinkability especially for the summer.
Read MoreMerlot and the Sideways effect
by WinoFred | Feb 19, 2022 | Tasting Notes | 0 |
You’ve probably already heard this famous replica from the mouth of actor Paul Giamatti who was answering his colleague Thomas Hayden Church in the now classic movie « Sideways »: « I’m Not Drinking Any F… Merlot » ! Believe it or not…
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