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Unpacking New Rhone wines

If you love wine, chances are you drink more of it at home than at restaurants or wine tastings. And as any oenophile will tell you, the art of drinking and enjoying wine at home does not depend on the quality of the glasses or the size of the cellars. It is about how you do it. Although wine is often considered to be a drink meant for special occasions, you don’t have to limit yourself to birthdays and anniversaries to enjoy a glass of Merlot. Think of it as a regular part of your me …

For the uninitiated, wine talk can be tough. It is often the equivalent to the trepidations of learning a second, slightly confusing language. Sure, we all love to sip on Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlot, but when asked about the differences in varietals, notes, or aromas, chances are we might find ourselves a little tongue-tied. Most people just want to drink the good stuff without having to learn an extensive vocabulary beyond the simple “red” or “white.” But as difficult as it might seem, yo …

Within the last three days several people came in and purchased Mountain Tides, Petite Sirah. The pattern triggered me to investigate the reason behind the collective purchases. Low and behold, last week Eric Asimov in the New York Times did a write up about the grape and pointed out the excellent examples from the winery Mountain Tides. Interestingly, last year we at Vinous Reverie interviewed the winemaker Kirkpatrick via Facebook live. You can get more detail about this wine if you look at th …

As an oenophile, a wine tasting can be one of the most enjoyable experiences of your life. It is, after all, the best way to elevate your palate and explore your preferences. But what if you are new to this? When you are at your first tasting, everything can seem overwhelming, maybe even slightly intimidating. Well, to be fair to you, when confronted by eloquent staffers and a complicated wine vocabulary, it is normal to be overwhelmed. Lucky for you, we are here to help. Whether …