Month: January 2020

Gerd Anselmann 2016 Riesling Kabinett (Pfalz)

Enter this lovely German Riesling. Produced by Weingut Anselmann, this is 100% Riesling from an estate vineyard. This Riesling definitely over-delivered for the price. As such I would highly recommend you pick up a bottle or two for that night you need something to cut your spicy dinner with.

Sparkling Wines for 2020 (and beyond)

With all the red wine that I drink between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find that I am left a bit palate fatigued by the time the New Year rolls around. How timely it is that the worldwide tradition of popping open a bottle of bubbly happens just when I need a change of wine style. Sparkling wine itself tends to be high in acid–and when taking into account the effervescent qualities as well, it becomes a serious tonic for the tired palate…