![]() ![]() ![]() Romainan Wines - Wanda Mann, SOMM Journal Meinklang of course is a global favorite, in addition to the traditionally made Sekts there are plenty of good Pet-Nats to get after from Austrian producers as well. Sekt can be dead sexy of course (forgive me), Austria's answer to top tier bubbles, the Grosse Reserve and Reserve are particularly good, but the Austrians make so many great natural wines. Their stricter quality standards than their German neighbors mean that Sekt is certainly more than just quaffable1. While Tuscany is already so well established, finding an off the radar option that offers a different terroir for the beloved Sangiovese from small family-owned wineries.Ī wine style called Sekt offers an array of puns to choose from, but Austria offers more than just the pun-worthy style of sparkler. This small region nestled in the Maremma, between the Brunello di Montalcino and Morellino di Scansano makes a range of Sangiovese based wines that pack all that fresh red fruit and structure we love but really go easy on the wallet. In 2022 I'll be saying "make mine a Montecucco!" Sangiovese from Montecucco is what I'm talking 'bout. Montecucco and Austrian Sparkling - Clive Pursehouse, Peloton Magazine As a sommelier, I’m so fortunate to be able to drink the new and coolest wines, but it makes it’s even more special when we are able to share our exclusive access with guests. I’m looking forward to drinking a lot of these rare wines with the club-we are now having small wineries put aside whole vintages and cuvées for us. With the launch of our Cote Wine Club, I am constantly scavenging the market for hidden gems to bring to our subscribers. ![]() Delamaras, Katsaros, Foundi, Alpha, Kir Yianni, Diaporos, Karydas and Aregatia are ones to drink or lay down. There are nine clones of Xinomavro with the best typically but not always coming from Amydeon and Naoussa. I open up a bottle of this with a little age for just about any wine drinker. I love the power and the salty olive tapenade notes. I’ll also be enjoying Xinomarvo from Greece. This has the structure of Nebbiolo and a lot of the aromatics of Mourvedre from Bandol. ![]() Keep an eye out for Rebholz, Chrismann, Pfeffingen, von Winning, Rings, Krebs, Schwedhelm, and Julg if you haven't had them. They have a list of top producers longer than a CVS receipt. The wines are typically ageable and have great value. I was able to visit Pfalz this year and they were showing how the climate there for Pinot is similar to Burgundy 30 years ago. In 2022 I’ll be enjoying wines from Pfalz, especially the Pinot Noir. Pfalz and Xinomarvo - Brent Kroll, Maxwell Park It's not likely that I'll be able to taste Liliorilia as a mono-varietal wine but I'm curious about what it will contribute to a Bordeaux blend. In 2022 I'll be teaching a semester-long class on the wines of France and I'm looking forward to tasting Bordeaux blends that include any of the recently approved new varieties: Alvarinho, Petit Manseng and the unicorn grape, Liliorilia. The importance of generational family farming operations, and its rich diversity of terroir with 51 distinct Grand Crus make Alsace a region we all need to incorporate more into our weekly drinking!īordeaux with New Varieties - Deborah Parker Wong, SOMM Journal In 2022 I can assure you I'll be popping a lot of bubbles, and though I'm a Champagne lover, I will be drinking a whole lot more Crémant d'Alsace! The AOC was established in 1976, but the history goes back to 1900 when the area was still being tossed back and forth between France & Germany. ![]()
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