1999 Schlumberger Selection de Grains Nobles Riesling

     A Selection de Grains Nobles wine is made from late harvested grapes which are affected by noble rot. Each grape must be botrytised before picking so harvest may take six to eight weeks while grapes are hand-picked, berry by berry, during multiple passes through the vineyard.
     The 1999 Schlumberger Selection de Grains Nobles Riesling from Alsace is an outstanding wine in this category. In the glass, the wine was a clear, deep gold with clean, medium intense aromas of honey, almond, apricot and orange peel with touches of a petrol minerality. This full body wine was so well-balanced with a medium+ acidity that it tasted surprisingly off-dry. Honeyed flavors of nectarine, tangerine and marmalade lingered for a long finish.
     Absolutely delicious at $120 a bottle.

Introducing Oltrepò Pavese - An Italian Sparkling Wine that You Should Know

Last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Italy to taste the wines of Oltrepò Pavese. I discovered that these sparkling wines are based on Pinot Noir, they are made in the traditional method, like Champagne, and most importantly, they are an Italian hidden gem that bubble lovers across the world need to put on their radar. In the August issue of Galveston Monthly magazine, I introduce these wines to my readers.

A Toast to the Celebrations of June!

Pop open some bottles this June to celebrate life's moments, both the big and small. Find some recommendations to do just that in the June issue of Galveston Monthly Magazine.

Summer Sips: A Guide to Red, White, & Rosé

American-made Wine recommendations for the Fourth of July and beyond is the subject of the July issue of Galveston Monthly magazine.

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