Of Esters & MLFs. (Wine Snark Repost)

This blog post was very educational, and fun, I had to repost!

Of Esters & MLFs..

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Wine Events, Edutainment, & Consulting. WSET Level 3. Wine buying/tasting tips. Vineyard Visionary to Juice Justice. Wine rhymes are here!

This was a great deal I found on a very good Cava!

This was a great deal I found on a very good Cava! You may be able to see the color is very rich, almost golden... it was not oxidized at all, but very round and full bodied with bready hints and a dulled (but not faded) acidity that made it easy to drink and gave me the impression of a decent aged vintage Champagne. 40% of the fruit is Chardonnay... that may have something to do with it. I typically love Cava for its traditional grape varieties, but this was a pleasant surprise!
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#Cava #Chardonnay
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Definitely one of the better Pinots I’ve tasted

Definitely one of the better Pinots I’ve tasted and worth sharing! Rich fruit with reasonable acid to keep it balanced and fresh. Some delightful secondary gamey tones to remind us that so many CA producers have found a way to make Pinot Noir their own, and still retain the quality and character of this Noble Grape!!
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I had a great time judging the Lonestar Internatio

I had a great time judging the Lonestar International Wine Competition last week! They did a great job putting it all together and following safety guidelines during these uncertain times! It was most impressive to taste the quality of so many Texas wines! It was tough to pick some of the winners, with so many styles of wine made so well, all the wine producers who entered the competition should be proud! We had some tough judges this year...so those medals carry some serious weight! #winecompetition
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When you decide to follow your passion, you really

When you decide to follow your passion, you really have to immerse yourself in it. I’m sure I annoy my friends and family by always wanting to open wine and pair it with the food and then talk about it (I can see the eyes rolling now)... sometimes it’s cool when you are with great people and they want to know more about it... that’s what makes it all worth it! Do what you love and all the pieces seem to fall into place, no matter how chaotic, strange, and uneasy it will feel at times... the feeling of “knowing it’s right” when you keep going far outweighs the doubts and haters! #doit #eywe
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Did you ever wonder what would happen if Old Schoo

Did you ever wonder what would happen if Old School Hip Hop met a really fun Sommelier? You can finally stop wondering... #eywe
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One of my favorite people in the wine business int

One of my favorite people in the wine business introduced me to these wines. While I usually lean toward old world wines when I just want to pop something for myself... I always enjoy opening a bottle of Opolo! And it was a great pair with Salmon! Fruit forward, full body, with some RS, and a little tannin...I may not say it’s my favorite Rose, but it sure is easy to drink and a great value! Thanks for being a great person Jeff! OPOLO!!
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Tonight I’m checking out this fun and so varieta

Tonight I’m checking out this fun and so varietally correct take on Gamay from Willamette Valley! Bright blue and red berries with some spice and savory aromas coming through, quite nice!

Crispy Salmon bites two ways: teriyaki and “secr

Crispy Salmon bites two ways: teriyaki and “secret sauce”. I won’t claim to be a great chef, but it does show that I love my kids. So to make the best of it, I open a 2007 Lopez de Heredia Bosconia to see if there is a pairing possibility... wouldn’t you know, the teriyaki bites were a great pairing, not so much with the “secret sauce”, but I kinda figured that. #this #wine... such a classic producer! Do you know any other wineries that age their wine this long, just for OUR optimal enjoyment? I don’t. Please share if you do! Cheers!
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As I keep working on tightening up my content, lyr

As I keep working on tightening up my content, lyrics, edits and all(while also patiently waiting for live events to be a real thing again) here’s a quick teaser to get you warmed up for the full verse on Malbec. Let me know your thoughts... and share with someone who needs to learn something about Malbec and preferably likes dirty wine and dirty hip hop music. #eywe
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Want to have a conversation about something other

Want to have a conversation about something other than kids, politics, religion, or work? Let’s talk about wine! #letstalkwine
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“Wine Rhymes”?! Really? That’s a dumb idea.

“Wine Rhymes”?! Really? That’s a dumb idea. That’s what I’m doing now, huh? Damn right! While my plan is to teach people about wine, I’m absolutely going to have some fun along the way! Whether you know this about me or not, I wrote many rhymes in my early years, even as I was getting into wine. I never thought the two would collide, but somehow they did...I want you to learn. I want you to have fun. I hope there will be haters, then I’ll know I’m on the right track. So hate on... and feel free to comment. I’d love your input. Yes I want this to be fun. It is Wine Edutainment. What were you expecting!!? #eywe
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A humble beginning to our Notable Wine journey...

A humble beginning to our Notable Wine journey... Follow me along the ride while I transform this room and Notable Wine into something that every wine drinker wants to be a part of! #LetsGo #Yeah #Wine #FollowYourPassion #notablewine
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I want to thank all of my Notable Wine friends and

I want to thank all of my Notable Wine friends and family for your presence & support! I will be investing all of my professional efforts into building my business of Notable Wine Edutainment, Events & Consulting! The goal is to bring YOU the best wines for your $$, through fun and educational Virtual and Live Events! Please share with anyone you know who enjoys wine! I’d love to help elevate their experience! #EYWE #elevateyourwineexperience #notablewine
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I thought I posted this one already... if you didn

I thought I posted this one already... if you didn’t see it, please check it out... it’s a short trailer video to my Virtual and In Person Private Tasting Events. I’ll get som real footage together to give you a Breyer idea of what Notable Wine is all about soon! Let me know how I can Edutain you!
P.S. The “wine rhymes” went over pretty well at my last event! 😎 #notablewine
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I often leave some wine in the bottle for the next

I often leave some wine in the bottle for the next day. I know, I’m becoming a lightweight, but I do benefit from it, here’s why... This wine, that had so much acidity and slightly out of balance yesterday (making it a great wine to pair with food), is really something special today! The fruit is a bit deeper and while still full of red raspberry, the black fruits really shine through today. The balance is phenomenal and the tertiary(non-fruit) components are intriguing! It is drinking like a well aged Bordeaux tonight( though still a bit brighter on fruit than most aged Bordeaux I’ve tasted). Here’s my challenge to you... Open this wine. Drink a glass or 3, but please, save at least one in the bottle(you’ll wish you saved half!), drop the cork back in, chill it over night and let me know your thoughts the next day! @bodega.weinert
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South America meets Bordeaux. Pow! It’s great wh

South America meets Bordeaux. Pow! It’s great when a wine can get funky and at the same time be sweet and sensual with a little pizazz! This one has got all that going on and more. There is some serious bright fruit with amazing acid still keeping this 2015 vibrant and fresh! A slight unbalanced heat on the end, but nothing a little chicken taco can’t fix! Definitely a true Notable Wine Value! #carrascal
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Just having a little fun working on editing videos

Just having a little fun working on editing videos... here’s a trailer to the short video I made on how to pick a wine from a restaurant wine list. It may be a bit more entertaining than the actual video...

You: “What is Notable Wine? “ Me: “Wine Edut

You: “What is Notable Wine? “
Me: “Wine Edutainment.”
You:”Do I get to drink?”
Me:”Um, yes!? It’s not Geography Class!”
Let’s drink to all that Notable Wine is and will be! Thank you for joining the movement!

Just checking to see if this new release was ready

Just checking to see if this new release was ready to drink... yup, they were right on with that 95 points! Right out of the bottle, Beautiful upfront tart cherry and plum fruit, incredible balance with high acidity, serious tannins, but they don't dry out your mouth. The acid and fruit keep your mouth watering for another sip, even without food! There is some real ageing potential with the mild leather and minerality coming through! And you can pick this up right NOW at a great deal @cru_legacy in the Shops at Legacy with an amazing food pairing! Order your for pickup! Cheers!
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When 2 World Class producers from 2 different wine

When 2 World Class producers from 2 different wine regions come together to make #Rioja you have no choice but to enjoy thoroughly!
Complex and earthy aromas that developed beautifully over 2 hours or so. Deep dark fruit flavors, balanced with rich new oak flavors and tannins that seem to be softening nicely in its 7-8th year. I’d give this at least another 4-5 years so some of that tannin will soften and fall out, the big fruit should mute just enough to let this show like a finely aged Bordeaux/Rioja... I’ll see if my other bottle will last that long! All in all this drank great last night, definitely not disappointed, given that the Vega Sicilia Unico still stands out as one of (if not) The best balanced wines I’ve ever had. .
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