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ROSÉ WINES AND THE GREAT ROSÉS OF PROVENCE
Rosé sales in the US continue to climb. And, the sales of Provence Rosé are soaring. There are many reasons including great taste and balance, compatibility with food, and affordability. But, there is yet another reason. That is the wines are just plain delicious (to read the Underground view of Rosé click here). Below are […]
Click here to read entire article »A SHOT OUT OF THE BLUE: WE HAVE A NEW ENTRY IN THE WINE INGREDIENT LABELING DERBY
After writing about the ingredients being added to new wines for nearly 4 years, I was recently surprised when a friend sent me a copy of an article entitled “Why We Need Ingredient Labeling” written by Matt Kramer and published in The Wine Spectator. I was shocked. I never expected any publication dependent on advertising […]
Click here to read entire article »PREMOX: “WHEREFORE ART THOU?”
I have been writing about the disturbing trend of White Burgundies to oxidize and turn bad at a very early age for some time. (To read those click on the following articles): Is One Winedrinker’s Premox Another Wine Drinker’s Botox? 2004 White Burgundies – Premox Or Not? The Beat Goes On! Get Real – Who’s […]
Click here to read entire article »HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015!
It’s hard to believe, but the New Year is nearly here. And, for most of us, that means a grand celebration to start the New Year. So this is yet another one of those times to bring out the Champagne. And, go ahead and make a new year’s resolution, like we did many years ago. […]
Click here to read entire article »PREVIEW: ALONG THE BUGUNDY TRAIL VINTAGE 2013
I have just returned from Burgundy where I began tasting wines from barrel 34 years ago. During this period I have missed only a handful of vintages (including last year when health issues kept me away). What I can say is that some of the 2013 red wines that I tasted are amongst the greatest […]
Click here to read entire article »CAUTION! WHAT’S IN YOUR WINE?
I have been writing about additives and manipulated wines for some time. So first let me guide you to where the Underground has been (just click on the title to read the article). Beginning in 2011 there was my article WHAT IS WINE? This was followed by subsequent articles: WHAT’S IN YOUR WINE BOTTLE? YIKES! […]
Click here to read entire article »FOR THE LOVE OF ROSÉS
WHY, WHEN, AND HOW TO BUY THEM & DRINK THEM Recently I published my first article on the 2013 rosés (to read that article click here). And, more reviews of 2013 rosés will be forthcoming as I have been tasting and drinking a lot of them over the last few months. There is no question […]
Click here to read entire article »THE BEST WINERIES IN AMERICA – THE TOP 4 ARE FROM CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST!
Recently The Daily Meal published a list of the 101 Best Wineries in America (to read that article click here). The Underground is linked to The Daily Meal and is a contributor. The list was compiled from selections made by sommeliers, chefs, restaurateurs, and wine writers based on quality, consistency, and value. The list was […]
Click here to read entire article »STOP THE PRESSES! THERE IS A NEW SCORING SYSTEM!
After some 40 years of pondering over all the problems of scoring systems, I have had a change of heart. So if you can’t beat em, join em! In fact, take it to another level. So here it is – the new Underground scoring system. I have tried to make it as accurate as […]
Click here to read entire article »WINE WRITING – WHAT IS IT?
I recently read an article written by Richard Jennings on the 10th annual Professional Wine Writers Symposium where Robert Parker appeared for the first time and was the featured speaker. It is a rather lengthy article that summarizes the event so I can only imagine what the actual event was like (You can read the entire […]
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