WINE AND FRIENDS

Malbec is a grape varietal native of France. In the past it was a major component of Bordeaux wines but it gave way to more Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot due to its susceptibility to frost and fungal infections. Cahors, East of Bordeaux, remained loyal to Malbec and became its home. See below the location of Cahors in Southwestern France: Cahors is a beautiful medieval town worth visiting. It i s located in a rural and quaint region and has roman and medieval monuments in

Dear friends, See below this new review of wines presently available in the Chairman's Selection section of the Pennsylvania state stores. Needless to say, if you have any comment or question send me an email. Wine tasting and rating has objective and subjective preference components and I love contrasting opinions. Cheers! Ricardo Llovet Clos Pegase 2022, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley This wine comes from Calistoga in the upper Napa Valley where Close Pegase is a highly r

Dear friends, Chairman's Selection is at present carrying two South Australian Shiraz wines from the same winery and vintage but different appellations. The wine specialist at the Centre Ave, Pittsburgh PA store featured them in one of their tastings and I thought they presented a wonderful opportunity to identify the influence of terroir. The following maps show the location of the appellations: As we can see, McLaren Vale is a coastal area while Barossa Valley is around 60

I hope you are wondering the reason for the post title.  Well, Gran Bazán produces great Albariño wines, for sure, and I have always...