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Category Archives: Alicante Bouschet
Niepoort – A Photo Essay About Making Still and Port Wines at Quinta de Nápoles, Douro Valley
One of the quintas I chose to visit in the Douro Valley was Niepoort’s Quinta de Nápoles. It has been a mainstay in the Douro since 1842 with the sixth generation of the family (originally from Holland) still firmly ensconced … Continue reading
Posted in Alicante Bouschet, FORTIFIED WINE, OTHER, Port, Portugal, RED, Red, red wine, Touriga Nacional
Tagged douro valley, europe, food, Niepoort, Portugal, portuguese wine, Quinta, red wine, travel, white wine, wine
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Zinfandel, Three Valleys, Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma County, California, 2013, 14.4% abv., C$60
You know, I think we are all still feeling a little pandemic-bluesy. In an effort to bring some significant happiness and good vibes to our home, I decided to open this bottle purchased at Ridge during a tasting stop in … Continue reading
Posted in Alicante Bouschet, California, Carignan, Petite Sirah, RED, Red, Zinfandel
Tagged california, red wine, Ridge, Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma County, Three Valleys, US wine
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Olho de Mocho, Reserva, Herdade do Rocim, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, 2011, 14% abv.
Why, oh why, are we not all drinking Portuguese wines in copious quantities. The price is right, they taste delicious, everything – from lightly effervescent Vinho Verde to sparkling, white, red and fortified wines – is available, and the quality … Continue reading
