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Bear Flag Smooth Red Is Solid Throughout
Smoth’s Rating: 7.8/10
The use of “smooth” right in the title immediately had me worried. Smooth is the ultimate booze buzzword, which more o..
Watch This Wine: Viognier is In Vogue
It wasn’t until I’d polished of my bottle of Route Du Sud Viognier that I thought, “Damn, I should really drink more of this stuff.” My next tho..
Revolution Red is the Perfect Party Wine
Smoth’s Rating: PartyTime/10
I’m not sure if the vintner of Revolution Red would find my assessment of his/her wine flattering or insulting, ..
Sipping With Smoth: Visiting Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma
Let’s say you’re vacationing in California. A trip to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma is basically a foregone conclusion, so the only real ques..
How Volcanoes Make the Most Interesting Wine — Green Moxie
The islands of the Azores lie just off the European coast and present a series of experiences unlike any other you will find in the world. These..
Foss Marai is a Primo Prosecco
Smoth’s Rating: 8.6/10
My love for Prosecco has been well documented. Italy’s answer to Champagne, Prosecco is a light, bright bubbly, as per..
Decoding the Decanting Process – Fix.com
Check out the below graphic, and the excellent article written by Zachary Sussman to which it links for a thorough introduction about the process of..
‘The Show’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a Wine That Shows Off
Smoth’s Rating: 8.5/10
It’s rare to find a universally appreciable wine. Some prefer reds, some prefer whites and some prefer beverages other..
St. Francis 2012 Chardonnay: Not Hard To Like This Chard
Smoth’s Rating: 8.0/10
As a rule, I don’t like California Chardonnays. Sure, I’ve had good ones and bad ones, but the general flavour profile has..
What’s a ‘Wine’? IV: European Growing Regions
In my past What’s a ‘Wine’? posts we’ve gotten to know some popular grapes and learned some basic wine terminology. But where does it all come f..