Tag: Wine Tasting
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VIK 2021: A Wine That Hangs Around (Even When It Shouldn’t)
Recently, I had the opportunity to taste the 2021 vintage of VIK—yes, the one that received a 100-point score from James Suckling. If you’re looking for one of those gushing, overhyped wine pieces, this isn’t one of those. But if you want to know what it was really like to sit down and sip one… Read more
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From Louis XIV to My Wine Glass: Tasting Chateau de Ferrand
Chateau de Ferrand 2016: A Wine with History, But Did It Deliver? Earlier this week, I tasted a bottled of Chateau de Ferrand 2016—a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé with a fascinating backstory. The chateau is from the 18th century, when poet Elie de Bétoulaud built it as a tribute to Louis XIV. His unexpected death (in… Read more
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A Night of Peter Michael Wines at The Black Pearl: A First Look and Exclusive Pairing Experience
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending a special wine tasting and dinner celebrating Peter Michael Winery at The Black Pearl, an intimate venue that is slated to formally open on March 6. This wasn’t just any dinner: It was a meticulously coordinated experience highlighting some of the most premium vintages of Peter Michael… Read more
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Promontory 2020: A Vintage That Requires Time and Patience
There is always an element of anticipation, excitement, and curiosity in tasting a new vintage of a well-regarded wine. When that vintage is Promontory 2020, and the session is led by the winemaker himself, David Cilli, it also becomes far more intriguing. Held virtually, ahead of its négociant offering on March 5th, this tasting offered a… Read more