by Sean Ludford | Nov 19, 2024 | Wine
Colheita is a single-vintage Tawny Port. Colheita is Portuguese for harvest, and in this case, harvest is synonymous with vintage. Colheita Ports are vintage-dated and include the bottling date/vintage typically expressed on the back label. Some have called this lesser-known sub-category of Port the ultimate Tawny Port — we agree. Colheita must be aged for a minimum of seven years in cask, but they...
by Sean Ludford | Nov 12, 2024 | Beer, Food & Eating, Spirits, Wine
Pairing wine with your Thanksgiving dinner, whether it be traditional fare or your own twist, is always a challenge. Roasted turkey is straightforward enough, but the table is often filled with a wide range of flavors. Do yourself a favor and skip considering the sickening sweet dishes that find their way to the table when considering wine pairings. Nothing will pair well with candied...
by Sean Ludford | Nov 1, 2024 | Wine
Everyone can name an actor, or band, that consistently does good work but is — sadly — most often associated with something that is trivial at best or embarrassing at worst. While the entire body of work is admirable, the public will forever associate them with one viral moment. Such is the plight of Beaujolais — a beautiful wine-growing district producing wines of character...
by Sean Ludford | Oct 27, 2024 | Wine
Nearly all sediment found in wine is naturally occurring and is in no way harmful. In fact, many wine pros and enthusiasts like to see a bit of sediment in their wines, particularly red wines that have been in bottles for more than five years. Sediment in wine can indicate a wine that has not been heavily filtered or otherwise processed. Sediment is a...
by Sean Ludford | Oct 8, 2024 | Wine
We have said this before on the pages of BevX, but it’s worth repeating — If we had to restrict ourselves to the wines of just one nation, it would be Italy. Why? For starters, Italy has more wine varietals than all other wine-producing nations combined. Variety is the spice of life. We choose variety in flavors and styles and can do so while...
by Sean Ludford | Sep 24, 2024 | Wine
If I were forced to drink wines from just one nation for the rest of my days, I would, without hesitation, choose the wines of Italy. Luckily, I don’t have to make such a choice, but if I were forced, the decision would be an easy one. The wines of Italy are incredibly diverse in every respect. If you like wine, there is an...
