Michael Apstein
Columnist at Wine Review Online
James Beard Award-winning wine writer. https://t.co/K5gdfoQEAE. https://t.co/LpwQhRkPHi. https://t.co/kPiMz4EBag. Wine judge. Asst Prof Med at Harvard Med School
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1 week ago |
winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein
It turns out that Bolgheri, well known for top red wines, also makes noteworthy whites like this one. Its captivating aromatics indicate that Vermentino is the predominant variety. Sometimes said to be a grape that does best when “it sees the sea,” Vermentino is well suited to growing on the Tuscan coast, where Bolgheri is located.
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1 week ago |
winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein
The cutting edginess of this electrifying wine could serve as a replacement for teeth cleaning. But its joy, and my enthusiasm for it, comes from its harmony. Plenty of depth and adequate ripeness balances the ginger-like spice and racy profile. This long and balanced beauty makes it a fine choice for a plethora of flavors in an omakase meal or hearty seafood bathed in a tomato sauce. Plus, it will be the ideal antidote for summer’s heat and humidity. 93 Michael Apstein
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2 weeks ago |
winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein
San Felice, a top Tuscan producer, incorporates Pugnitello, a traditional Tuscan grape, into their Super Tuscan blend with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. Wonderfully aromatic, rich dark fruit and minerals flavors emerge from this bold wine. Pleasing and invigorating acidity provides an ideal counterbalance to its rich profile. Glossy tannins impart a suave texture that permits current enjoyment.
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3 weeks ago |
winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein
The combination of soaring prices for even village wines and climate change have made the Hautes-Côtes the place to find affordable Burgundy. The Hautes-Côtes, both de Beaune and de Nuits, are the higher elevation land above the Côte d’Or. In the past, the elevation made it difficult to ripen the grapes and the wines had a rustic edge to them. Now, that’s all changing. Take this lovely white from Domaine Bonnadot.
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3 weeks ago |
winereviewonline.com | Michael Apstein
It turns out that Domaine Bonnardot is as talented with Pinot Noir in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits as they are with Chardonnay. With unusual refinement for a wine from the Hautes-Côtes, this mid-weight Pinot Noir combines dark fruitiness with an attractive brambly quality. It is an ideal choice for a roast chicken tonight. 92 Michael Apstein
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