Let’s discuss the realities of work as a restaurant sommelier today. Cut to the chase: The pay may be negligible, but the job can be eminently satisfying. Re randycaparoso.substack.com/p/what-it-ta...
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Caroline Parent Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012, Burgundy, France #AgedWineTuesday Purple in color with medium plus intensity. Nice nose of red fruits with red flowers, light wood, spices, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light barnyard and dark chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf and light forest floor. Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 14 year old Pinot Noir from Burgundy is still drinking very nicely. Elegant, complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. I paired it with pasta and Ragu sauce. 13% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $300.
Caroline Parent Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012, Burgundy, France
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✨ Why is your taste in wine as individual as your fingerprint❓ Jordan Salcito shares the story
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👅 Do you think tasting wine is subjective❓
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Een van onze Wijnhelden van 2025 is Sem Beks, hoofd-sommelier van De Librije.
Het volledige artikel met álle Wijnhelden van 2025 lees je in Perswijn #8.
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Domaine Olivier Hillaire Les Petits Pieds d'Armand Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023, France Reddish in color with fresh red fruits on the nose. Medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and fruit forward. Showing red fruits with earth, light wood, spices, coffee and dark chocolates. This is a very tasty Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting to enjoy as a sipping wine. Very approachable young, soft and elegant. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. 100% Grenache grapes from 115 year old vines. Aged for 2 years in used French oak barrels. A small production of only 4,000 bottles. 16% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $90.
Domaine Olivier Hillaire Les Petits Pieds d'Armand Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023, Rhône, France
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Explore top wine shops across the Fontainebleau area—fine bottles, rare vintages, and expert cellars to elevate every tasting moment.
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Happy Grenache Day! 🍇
Grenache is the grape with a thousand moods — bright + floral, juicy + plush, or dark + spicy. One grape, so many personalities.
👉 Which style wins for you: light + fresh, or bold + brooding?
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Domaine Serene Triple Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Dundee Hills, Oregon Yellow in color with a golden hue. Strong nose with citrus fruits, oak, spices, sea salt and minerals. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, earth and spices. Nice finish with limes and light almonds. This is a delicious Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Dundee Hills in Oregon. Rich and elegant, and not overly fruity on the palate. Feels young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 to 5 years. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees in (40% new) French oak barrels for 16 months. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $85.
Domaine Serene Triple Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Dundee Hills, Oregon
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Meadowcroft Wines Carneros Chardonnay 2024, Napa Valley, California Light yellow in color with a golden hue. Fruity nose with citrus, yellow apples, melons ,pears, light oak and herbs. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, green and red apples, light oak, light vanilla, spices, light earth, herbs and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and almonds. This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Napa Valley. Complex and interesting. Fruit forward and spicy. Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A good party wine too. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $25.
Meadowcroft Wines Carneros Chardonnay 2024, Napa Valley, California
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Goedhart Family Bel'Villa Vineyard Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State Deep purple in color with a purplish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with oak, earth and chocolate notes. Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black cherries, black plums, currants, oak, licorice, earth, light vegetables, herbs, dark chocolates and peppercorn. Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Syrah from Red Mountain is starting to drink very nicely. Rich, elegant and fruit forward. Complex with a soft mouthfeel. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. This Single Vineyard Syrah is powerful, yet elegant. Soft, spicy and smooth. Good by itself or with food. 100% Syrah grapes were aged in (50% new) French and American Oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered and Biodynamic. A tiny production of less than 1,500 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points.
Goedhart Family Bel'Villa Vineyard Syrah 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State
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Ever wondered what it REALLY takes to become a sommelier?
In my latest episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, Nathan Bihm reveals: the surprising daily grind behind the “wine expert” title, why humility matters, and more!
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Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity. Red fruits on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity. Very dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing raspberries, red cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, coffee and herbs. Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy cranberries. This is an interesting Malbec from Red Mountain in Washington State. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak. 100% Malbec grapes were aged for 21 months in all new French oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $46.
Elk Haven Winery Proprietor's Barrel Select Malbec 2022, Red Mountain, Washington State
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Ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose of fresh cherries, raspberries, spices, light herbs and chocolate notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with plums, raspberries, black cherries, chocolates, spices, peppercorn, light earth and herbs. Spicy finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries. This is a tasty and easy drinking Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley. Elegant and fruit forward. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years. Fruit forward right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.
Meadowcroft Wines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2024, Sonoma County, California
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Judging wine today at Concours d’Vin!
Morning starts with sparkling wine.
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Pale yellow in color. Light to medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and elegant. Showing citrus, apples, light earth, herbs, spices, sea salt and white pepper. Nice finish with limes and light almonds. This is a very tasty white blend from Bandol. Rich, but not extracted. Nicely balanced and complex. Spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A very interesting wine. A blend of 55% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc and 15% of local grapes. Aged in stainless steel vats and large French oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.
Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Blanc 2023, Provence, France
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Made on the same chalk soil as Champagne. 🍾 You can taste that incredible minerality in every sip of this Rathfinny Blanc de Blancs.
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On the culinary waves in the late 1980s and 1990s that shaped the way we sell wine in restaurants today.
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Viña Almaviva Epu 2021, Chile Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, black currants, tobacco leaf, earth, light vegetables, cola, pencil lead, peppercorn and herbs. Long finish with soft tannins and cherries. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Chile. Rich and extracted. Showing nice balance and mouthfeel. Needs an hour to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. Wine Advocate 94 points. Wine Spectator 92 points. Fruit forward and a good sipping wine. Will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere and 5% Merlot. Aged in (10% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 15% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $75.
Viña Almaviva Epu 2021, Chile
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Light yellow in color. Nose of citrus, orange juice, apples and tangerines. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium plus size bubbles. Sweet on the palate with yellow apples, orange juice, tangerines, and light spices. Short finish with ripe citrus fruits. This sweet sparkling is easy drinking and good as a dessert, all by itself. More complex on the palate than the nose, and better when properly chilled. Actually feels like a sweet sparkling wine with a touch of orange juice. A good alternative to Mimosa. 11.5% alcohol by volume. $30.
Enchanted Farms Tornabene Mimosa Magic, California
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Aridus Wine Company Cabernet Franc 2021, Arizona Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nose of blueberries, plums, sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, coffee, vegetables, spices, green pepper and peppercorn. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, green vegetables and black pepper. Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Cabernet Franc from Arizona needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already drinking nicely now, even by itself. A good quality wine. Fruit forward with lots of green vegetables and earth notes. Feels like a fruity old world Cabernet Franc. Already showing nice complexity, and would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. I had the 2020 vintage and it is very consistent. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime. Good by itself, and will also pair nicely with lamb dishes. 100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged in used Oak barrels for 34 months . A small production of only 816 bottles. 13.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $65.
Aridus Wine Company Cabernet Franc 2021, Arizona
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Light gold in color. Aromatic nose of flowers, citrus, lemons, apples, earth, herbs and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, herbs, earth, spices and minerals. Tangy finish with limes and herbs. This is a delicious and spicy White blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and interesting. Showing a surprisingly complex nose for its age. Elegant and nicely balanced. Still young, but already engaging, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years. This special Cuvée from a great vintage in Southern Rhone, is neither bitter nor tart, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul Blanc and Picard, all from Old Vines. A small production of only 4,000 bottles. Aged for 6 months in used oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $110.
Domaine de Beaurenard Le Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022, France
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Deep lemon in color. Aromatic nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, minerals and light spices. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with green apples, lemons, pears, light spices, light earth, sea salt and herbs. Long finish with limes and light grapefruits. This is a delicious Pinot Gris from Oregon. Nicely balanced, rich and elegant. This Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is fruit forward, complex and interesting. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good food wine too. 13.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.
Benza Vineyards Block 2 Reserve Pinot Gris 2023, Oregon
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From grape juice to wine
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By: Ashleigh Malin
Narrated by Barbara Henslee
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Pale lemon in color. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing limes, grapefruits, gooseberries, earth and spices. Long finish with limes and almonds. This is a delicious Bandol white. Rich, tangy and fruit forward. Has a New world Sauvignon Blanc feel. Expressive and spicy. Complex and nicely balanced. Really enjoyed the nose here. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. A blend of 60% Clairette, 30% Ugni Blanc with 10% Vermentino and Bourboulenc. Grapes are handpicked, and aged for 10 months in used oak barrels. 12.5% alcohol by volume . 92 points. $50.
Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc 2023, Provence, France
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A very tasty white wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Dry on the palate with a long finish. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Clairette and 20% Roussanne from 40 year old vines. 90 points. 14% alcohol by volume.
Domaine du Galet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022, France
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Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, dark coffee, spices, chocolates, light herbs, light alcohol and peppercorn. Full bodied and refined with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, spices, chocolates, peppercorn, licorice and light pencil lead. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious 4-year-old Oakville Cabernet. Elegant and smooth. Rich, yet too not extracted. Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours of airtime. A great sipping wine. Tangy and interesting. Spicy and entertaining. I had the 2019 a couple of years ago and loved it as well. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot. Aged in mostly French oak barrels (40% new) for 28 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $95.
Kukeri Wines Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California
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Ruby in color with a reddish rim. Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. Rich and powerful. Balanced and easy drinking. I've had this wine a few times before and it is very consistent. Still young and needs at least 5 years in the bottle to mature. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points.
Contino Rioja Gran Reserva 2017, Spain
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