Long Neck Chenin Blanc 2015 November 23, 2016November 23, 2016Nick Comment It’s the last minute, on Thanksgiving, what do you do? Depending on who you are (or are with), you might end up picking [...]
The Wolftrap Rosé 2013 October 24, 2016October 23, 2016Nick Comment What is the perfect wine to drink if you’re a Frey? One might argue that Wolftrap would be a perfect choice, especially in [...]
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2014 May 4, 2016May 3, 2016Nick Comment Moving way south of Spain is South Africa. Last year, South Africa produced one of the most interesting rosés that I had the [...]
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2015 February 8, 2016February 7, 2016Nick Comment Sweet versions of dry wines can be absolutely stunning. Whether it be late harvest Riesling, or Zinfandel based port, these wines off nice [...]
Releaf Chenin Blanc 2014 January 6, 2016March 27, 2016Nick Comment Welcome to Wine 102, a deeper dive into some of the less common varietals you see on store shelves or restaurant wine lists. [...]
The Royal Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2013 November 18, 2015November 18, 2015Nick Comment If red isn’t your thing, sweet whites won’t do it for you, and you’d rather be caught dead than caught drinking chardonnay, then [...]
The Wolftrap 2013 October 26, 2015October 25, 2015Nick Comment As October comes to a close, it’s time to finish up our round up of things that go bump in the night. While [...]
2014 Rib Shack Red September 11, 2015October 12, 2015Nick Comment Much like with the Beach House, 2014 Rib Shack Red hangs it hat on Pinotage, the smokey, gamey clone from South Africa. As [...]
2015 The Beach House Rosé August 14, 2015October 12, 2015Nick Comment Pinotage is one of those grapes that has a real problem with being in vogue. Over the years, this South African varietal has [...]
2011 Spier Pinotage November 5, 2012October 16, 2015Nick Comment Pinotage didn’t exist until 1925, when a Stellenbosch University Viticulturist (South Africa) combined it’s parents, Cinsault & Pinot Noir. After the grape [...]