By Ken Ross | Special to The Republican There’s something comforting about something familiar around the holidays. Maybe that’s why so many of us (myself included) watch movies like “A Christmas Story” (best Christmas movie, period) or holiday specials like “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (all other adaptions pale in comparison to the 1966 television version)…
•The energy was electric inside Las Vegas’ Mirage ballroom Dec. 4 as wine lovers gathered for the first installment of Wine Spectator’s 2021 Grand Tour. This sold-out event was the first Grand Tour since April 2019, and represented a much-anticipated reunion for the wine community. Wine Spectator has a full recap. •Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet has launched Uco…
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…
Enjoy the perfect glass of something special for the festive season – there are plenty of offers around. Christine Austin gives her guide to the best buys. Even if you’re not back to entertaining on a grand scale, it’s time to stock up on a few wines for this year’s festive season – especially with…
As in previous years Waitrose has 10 ‘fine wines’ on promotion at £10 in the run up to Christmas. All are on substantial discounts but are they a good buy? Some are, others less so in my view. Here are my top picks Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2020 down from £15.99 Gavi might not be the…
There’s no need to take sub-standard wine to a party again with this selection of well-priced bottles How many of you have taken a dodgy bottle to a party, possibly even one that someone brought to yours? Let’s face it, we’ve all done it, though hopefully the desire to drink something decent may encourage you…
The origin of the Domaine Bousquet family travels back to the city of Carcassonne (karkasɔn), located in the southwest of France. With an elevation of 266–820 feet, roots of civilization run deeply here. With extensive remains of medieval fortifications, see the image below. Four generations of Bousquets, the family have been able to traces themselves back to this archaic…