I approached the 2004 Termes (a 100% Tempranillo or Tinto de Toro or Roriz or whatever the hell they call it) with eyes rolled into the back of my head. I thought oak and extraction and nothing else. Except lots o’ booze. I tasted this wine over the course of three days and came away [More]

2000 Imana Oracolo. A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Veneto. Incredibly concentrated, not oaky, looong finish. Still an infant, will definitely improve with five more years in the cellar. What impressed me was the level of concentration without it being jammy; and, at 14.5% booze, was not hot. Truly unique herbal/vegetal quality that was not [More]

I found this on Decanter. Unfortunately, 1972 sucked big time (for wine). Here’s what Decanter says:Your vintage: 1972 It’s probably best to gloss over the shortcomings of this particular vintage, although if you’re really desperate to get hold of a birthday bottle, you might find some drinkable reds from either Burgundy or the Rhône. Alternatively, [More]

I tried some new Argentinean wines that are going to be in the market soon and all I could think is how great they are, especially when it comes to value and the packaging. The Benegas wines bear the mark of Michel Rolland as consulting winemaker. Whatever you think of him from Mondovino, all the [More]

Beau from Basic Juice has posted on Winemonger about Gruner Veltliner, inspired by my provocative, carelessly thought-out statements about the best wine in the world under 15 bucks. This lead me to the discovery of Winemonger; they are a retailer specializing in Austrian wines. The website is cool. I need some Gruner Veltliner ice wine. [More]

Beau has permitted me the honor of posting on Basic Juice again. Click on the title of this post to access!

2005 Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner Gobelsburger OK, here’s what the Wine Advocate says Moosbrugger’s 2005 Gruner Veltliner Gobelsburger once again represents a sensational value. Scents of flowers and hay introduce a clear, bright, juicy, melony, limey mouthful of wine that is a touch lush, a tad invigorating, carpets the palate with flowers, herb, melon, and [More]

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