My fellow colleagues-in-wine and I are always discussing, debating, and arguing about hot wine topics. Sometimes it’s about oak, over-extraction of fruit, old world v. new world, and of course…terroir. We also discuss what makes a wine good and what sells, and we often find that the good wines don’t sell.
A couple weeks ago, Patrick wrote about Malbec and it’s rise and fall. Weeks before, Nic wrote about the concept of terroir. These blogs are the result of our on-going conversations. Both blogs got my attention. Continue reading Wine Existentialism
Joan (pronounced joo-on) Huguet laughs pretty hard when someone suggests signing his wine bottles while at our store. He laughs even harder when we take to calling him “rock star” for the night, and harder still when he insists on my taking a picture of him signing a bottle so he can show his friends back in Barcelona.
Please join us at Colonial Spirits on Acton for ‘A Taste of Spain’. This unique tasting event will feature some of the finest creations of Spanish wine making, supported by the wine makers themselves. The evening will give wine enthusiasts the opportunity to visit with world class producers and learn from their passion for wine. Don’t miss out on a special experience and adventure in Spanish wine!
