Feb 22, 2010 · Nice piece Robin on the Parker-out-of-the-closet-on-flavour issue. I tasted, about a year ago, one of the Australian shiraz that I am told he likes. It is called Mollydooker, but I …

Feb 13, 2016 · Maybe the sweetness thing is an issue, but it's not an AFWE/not AFWE thing. I hear you, David, and I'd say my attitude about Riesling is more a (lack of) preference than an …

Identical notes on the palate, with abundant, savory tomato paste notes and orange rind acidity. Full bodied with rich, lush, but fresh and juicy fruit, and a fabulous, savory texture. Rustic, but …

Sep 26, 2016 · I'm seeing an awful lot of them closing $15 to $25 European wines lately, many of the AFWE style, and I haven't had a tainted one yet. Recently got back from Oregon and had …

May 22, 2015 · Or is the '12 just purposefully egregious? Oh, and is it still all Napa fruit (I admit I haven't even looked closely at the bottles) or is Chuckie sneaking in some of that stuff he's …

Jun 22, 2018 · Rahsaan wrote: Not sure that means you are no longer a snob. I've actually never heard of a wine slushie (maybe that makes me the snob), but plenty of 'blended beverages' …

Mar 18, 2015 · The quality you most desire in a wine is… Complex, earthy, lean, mineral, rational alcohol levels. Basically, the AFWE profile. Your favorite food to serve with wine is… As a …

Mar 11, 2016 · Lots of big producers, less and less for the AFWE, and prices in general rising to the point where I can't justify spending for everyday wine. Even splitting a bottle over two …

Aug 14, 2016 · We're midway in summer up here in the Northern Hemisphere as sizzling July turns into steamy August. Why not turn to a red wine that can be served chilled? Or cool, …

Jan 22, 2018 · ES is certainly not an importer who aims for the traditional/AFWE crowd. I think he generally provides decent value if you like the style, but tends towards the sweet/ripe.