Let’s talk about it. Cabernet Franc is a parent. Like most parents, Cabernet Franc is often overshadowed by the achievements of its kids – especially when its kids are none less than Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, some of the most famous in the wine world. It is interesting that Cabernet Franc is often described as…
The zero-alcohol wine is made in France using organic grapes. Opia Sparkling Chardonnay, an alcohol-free wine, has launched in the U.S., via importer Origins Organics. The wine ($15 a 750-ml.) is made from grapes grown in the southwest of France, does not contain preservatives or sulfites, and is not fermented. Opia Sparkling is now available in…
I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read…
DOMAINE BOUSQUET BRUT The nose of this sparkler offers yellow delicious apple, dried straw, floral and wet stone aromas. The flavors are predominantly tart apple and lime, with a nice mouthfeel that has adequate bubbles. Those tart flavors linger into the finish where this wine also reveals some saline qualities. It’s a very tasty sparkler…