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- Tasting Notes:Artsy promo Celebrity wine Artist Series ( artist here e Italiano Salvatore Principe) made by Félix Lávaque Bodega SA, really in the region of Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina, which is not on the "region" list here for Argentina. The wine is a "mule" (vendor made out-sourced for marketeer) and was a novelty of marketing Prestige Wine Group. Very Artsy label with the painted hearts, though not painted nor designed very well from this artist's view point, one heart for "Madrid", another named "Paris" and lastly uno e Salvatore Principe "Dayle" heart. All that superfluous existential stuff, yes, to the liquid inside the glass? Unfortunately some error in vinification methode has caused a dirt, dank, muddy foul aroma over tones that over-ride the not bad fruit, currant tannin structure and balance; the stink made me pour the whole thing out straight away. The rank odor of the wine, a blanket of smelling mud & rock, like you just turned over a big rock as a 10 yr. old looking for salamanders in the woods (some vino reviewers may say "earthy" in too forgiving und generous euphemistic way -dirt ist just dirt). The strength of the foul nose fades with some aeration, and quiets down to a sense you get, that when they racked the wine, it was filtered through dryer lint? So -still off, just not so bad. And no, even this novice had the thought to check the cork, which autopsy showed was unremarkable, pristine and intact, not 'corked' and/or stinkafied in any shape manner or form. Please to suggest you & yours leave this on the bottom shelf to avoid the filthy obvious compromise of cleanliness and quality processing that happened during the process . ..pretty coloured label though.
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France's Burgundy Wine Region: A Primer on the History, Wines, Vineyards & Terroir
By Loren SonkinThere is a saying among wine aficionados that on the journey to wine understanding, all roads eventually lead to Burgundy. I am not sure I agree with that as my heart seems to be in Italy, but there is no denying the impact that Burgundy has had on the wine world and that some of the most ethereal wine experiences one can have come from Burgundy wines. Many tomes have been written on the subject but the purpose of this article is to give a basic primer on the subject and eventually delve deeper into the Burgundy experience in subsequent articles.
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Provence Rosés: A Summer Staple from Southern France.
By Loren SonkinSummertime is finally about here. Warm evenings on the front porch or perhaps the back deck are a great time of year for Rosé wine. Rose’s are made around the world, but, when I think Rosé, I think Provence, France. One-half of all rosé wine made in France comes from Provence. It is there that these wines are part of the lifestyle. The most enjoyable bottle of wine I ever had (not necessarily the best) was at an outdoor sidewalk café called La Piazza in Cannes France. The film festival was going on. There were beautiful people and incredible cars going by. The day was warm with great breezes coming in off the sea. The wine itself (Chateau Rasque Rosé) was technically average, but on that occasion it was perfect. Such are the Rosés from Provence.
