Wine Review: 2021 Terraced Vineyard Syrah – Kacaba Winery, Niagara Escarpment
The 2021 Terraced Vineyard Syrah from Kacaba Vineyards & Winery is a shining example of how Niagara can produce elegant, full-flavored wines even in a challenging vintage. Syrah is notoriously difficult to ripen in Niagara, requiring six months on the vine—longer than even Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet, Kacaba has risen to the challenge, crafting a wine […]
Domaine des Petits Quarts Tradition Bonnezeaux: A Sweet Chenin Blanc Wine
When people think of France’s Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre or a crisp Muscadet might first come to mind. But for those who love sweet wines with elegance, balance, and incredible aging potential, the appellations of Coteaux du Layon and Bonnezeaux in the Anjou district showcase the Chenin Blanc grape at its best. One […]
Cloudline Pinot Noir 2021 Review
I was pleasantly surprised with this Pinot Noir. It comes from one of the world’s most famous wine regions for Pinot Noir production: Willamette Valley, Oregon, U.S.A. Cloudline pinot noir 2021 vintage. Pinot Noir is often called the heartbreak grape. It is a difficult grape to grow and to make wine with. It has very […]
