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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..
Catena Makes a Magnificent Malbec
Sometimes you find a wine, so delicious, so affordable, so consistent you can’t help recommending it for nearly every oc..
The Importance of Aeration: 2006 Brunello Di Montalcino Principesco
Smoth’s Rating: 7.4/10
Most people opening a wine are about as concerned with aeration as they are with the shape of the glass they’re drinki..
What’s a ‘Wine’? Part III: Why Bother With Wine Tasting?
One of the most recurring comments I get about wine is “what’s the point of wine tasting? Isn’t it all a bit…silly?” Some of these concerns I addr..
Welcoming 2015 With 2004 Laurent-Perrier Vintage Champagne
Smoth’s Rating: 8.5/10
It’s become a personal tradition to celebrate the New Year with a bottle of fine champagne. No, not the “champagn..