Rob Theakston
This wine arrives via a smaller family-run operation that has been producing Brunello di Montalcino since 1966. This vintage is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, aged for 3 years in Slavonian and French oak barrels before aging an additional 8 months in the bottle. Lively and bright, this immediately presents cherry and anise aromas in…
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Established in the Dundee Hills and Willamette Valley AVAs and a member of the Great Oregon Wine Company family of wines, winemaker Julia Cattrall uses the Duck Pond line to place an emphasis on sustainability and all-natural wines. In 2020, it produced its first Natural Path Production wines certified by the Clean Label Project which,…
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Oregonâs LifeVine wines should be rightfully commended for their commitment to full and unapologetic transparency, with their website declaring their line pesticide-free, organic, and sugar-free. LifeVine is one of the first wine brands to post both serving facts and full ingredients on its label. Itâs also keto-friendly, lab tested for any contaminants and over 200…
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Angela Vineyards has not popped up on our radar since autumn of 2020, when we were all doing the best we possibly could, albeit slightly dazed and in constant panic. Thankfully, brighter days have prevailed (somewhat) and weâre back to see what the Carlton, Oregon vineyard has been up to since then. 2018 Angela Vineyards…
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Considering the current dystopian weather timeline the fine state of California is experiencing in 2023, youâd be forgiven if you failed to recall the horrible fires that ravaged Napa Valley in 2020. Most of the region, including an area our Editor-in-Chief then called home, was engulfed in smoke or fire for weeks before seeing some…
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Similar in scope to Laura Catenaâs La Posta line in Argentina, Mary Taylor works with individual growers in small villages throughout Europe who produce regionally-distinctive wines beyond the great grapes of the canon, but may not have production resources or logistics to distribute globally. Today weâre taking our first look at this distribution house with…
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Our regular sojourn to the vineyards of Mendoza, Argentinaâs Trapiche carries on in 2023 with a recent pair of offerings, a malbec and cabernet sauvignon, both from its “Oak Cask” line. Trapiche prides itself on a reputation of accessibility in both price and taste, so letâs see if this yearâs offerings keep that consistency on…
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No matter if itâs a spirit, beer, or wine, a well-done history lesson whenever a company decides to christen a product in tribute is always appreciated. Iâm not speaking of the person who starts a company because they found their great-great-grandfatherâs best friendâs secret recipe stored away in a scrapbook in a family attic, found…
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Six months ago, Christopher reviewed a trio of wines from the venerable San Felice. He deliberated whether a bit more time in the bottle may smooth some of the sharper edges of these otherwise enjoyable bottles. Today we’re putting his theory to the test and uncorking a pair of them for re-discovery. 2019 San Felice…
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Uruguay isnât the first nation that comes to mind when thinking of South American wines, but not too far off in the future, it very well may be. Hot take, I know. However, with the ever-changing climate, a commitment to sustainability, and multi-generational families experimenting and diversifying offerings and varietals, this small nation of 3.4…
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