There are a growing number of Black winemakers and labels, but it can take some effort to track them down and then find them in wine stores. Fortunately most of them will ship directly from their websites or wineries. Below are a few you should know with links to the winery sites. I don’t benefit at all from any purchases made through these links. I also tasted a couple wines to get you started.
Category Archives: Tasting Thursday
Tasting Thursday: Rosé
It’s February 18th, which means it’s Drink Wine Day! To celebrate I’m thinking of warmer days and tasting some rosé. Today we have Bieler Père & Fils Sabine Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2019 and Natura Rosé 2020.
Tasting Thursday: Chenin Blanc
Today we’re talking acidic white wine with chenin blanc packing a tart punch. The grape originated in the Loire Valley of France, where it’s known as Vouvray, however the largest grower & producer of chenin blanc is South Africa, where it’s the #1 planted grape and known as Steen there.
Tasting Thursday: Gamay
Tasting Thursday this week features gamay. Gamay is the grape behind Beaujolais (boh-zhuh-lay), and for those of you who are new here, it’s my favorite everyday wine. It’s a smooth, light, and delicious red wine, and you can find a great bottle for under $30 and a solid bottle for $10-$15. Sign me up! She’s versatile. She’s food-friendly. She could also be described as a patio guzzler, but we don’t know anything about that…
Tasting Thursday: Riesling
Do you think all riesling is sweet? Surprise! It doesn’t have to be. In fact, a lot of riesling is dry and is a favorite among wine experts for its impressive aromas and how well it pairs with food, especially spicy cuisine like Thai.
Tasting Thursday: Grenache
Grenache, Garnacha, Côtes-du-Rhône…Help! Raise your hand if you need a glass, okay let’s be real, a bottle of wine after this week? Tasting Thursday’s got your back! This week we’re talking about the grenache grape with 2 European wines, a French 2018 Dames de Bonpas Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu and a Spanish 2017 ProyectoContinueContinue reading “Tasting Thursday: Grenache”