The Wine Teacher – Page 8 – Learn about wines from around the world from an expert sommelier

Thistledown – Chardonnay – 2013 (Metrovino)

Australia

A cool climate Chardonnay from elevated vineyards in the Eden Valley of Australia. I have tasted amazing Riesling from this region with that unmistakable petrol quality but never really tried...

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July 16, 2017

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Cesconi – Pinot Grigio – 2015 (Metrovino)

Italy

This Italian Pinot Grigio hails from the high rugged alpine terrain above Trento in family vineyards that have been tended to for over two centuries. The result of the high...

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July 16, 2017

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Saint Veran – Chateau Fuisse – Chardonnay – 2014 (Willow Park)

France

I love the wines of Saint Veran. They strike a wonderful balance between the crisp minerality of a Chablis and the creamy opulence of a cru Montrachet. We have...

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June 5, 2017

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Josef Chromy- Pinot Noir – 2015 (J. Webb)

Australia

The story of Josef’s escape from a Czech war-torn village in 1950 and making his way to Australia then Tasmania is inspiring and so is this wine. This is...

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June 5, 2017

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Jovino Willamette Valley- Pinor Noir – 2014 (Bin 905)

Joe Dobbes makes his mark in the Oregon Pinot market between Jovino, Wines by Joe and Dobbes Family Estate but this and particular wine is a favorite. It is...

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June 5, 2017

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Black Swift Vineyards – Pinecrest Chardonnay – 2015

Canada

This is the Chardonnay I want in my glass!!! On the nose, I get toast and vanilla so I know the oak is there. I also get nice citrus notes...

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May 9, 2017

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Von Winning – Sauvignon Blanc II – 2016 (Metrovino)

Germany

Von Winning has an excellent Riesling so I thought I would test drive this Sauvignon Blanc. This German wine is a very terroir driven wine and it gives many of...

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April 16, 2017

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Black Swift Vineyards – The Long Road – 2014

Canada

I tasted this Pinot Noir at The Hatch on Mount Boucherie Road in their humble, renovated barn tasting room. I may have mentioned in many other reviews that this is...

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October 24, 2016

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Casa de Vilacetinho – Vinho Verde Rose – 2016 (Metrovino)

Portugal

This is a light, crisp and refreshing rose from the Douro River in Portugal. It is made with the most famous red grape of Portugal, Touriga Nacional, but has a...

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August 2, 2016

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Domaine Lafond – Roc Epine Tavel – 2016 (J. Webb)

France

The Lafond family has been growing grapes in Tavel since about 1780 and Roc Epine is actually the name of a famous race horse this wine is named after. Tavel...

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August 2, 2016

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Pittnauer Rose – 2017 (Bin 905)

Austria

Gerhard Pittnauer took over the winemaking 20 years ago at Gols in Burgenland, Austria and was named Winemaker of the Year in 2014. Gols in Roman times was called “Vila...

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August 2, 2016

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Chateau d’Eclans – Whispering Angel – 2017 (Rocky Mountain)

France

Chateau d’Eclans is nestled on the Mediterranean coast in the heart of Provence. They produce what is largely considered the greatest rose wine in the world, Garrus. Whispering Angel is...

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August 2, 2016

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Cabernet Franc	Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenere	Chardonnay
Gamay Noir	Gewurtztraminer
Grenache	Malbec
Merlot	Muller Thurgau
Other Reds	Other Whites
Pinot Blanc	Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir	Riesling

Cabernet Franc	Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmenere	Chardonnay