wine writer and editor, contributing editor for Punch
Golden, rich and fleshy yellow fruit with a serious, stony soul. Something to revisit in a couple years. — 8 years ago
this little number hits all the right early fall notes. drank it over the course of three nights (weird) and it just became increasingly silky, juicy and dear. bouncy cranberries & red cherries. 70% gamay/ 30% pinot noir. — 8 years ago
Solo project by Adam Mason from Mulderbosch. Sourced from 3 distinct sites. Alluring juicy yellow Apple and lemon meringue, marshmallows and a creaminess that comes from something other than malo. Not in the States, alas. — 8 years ago
clarity and straightforwardness thanks to the chilly alpine air and rocky vineyards. perfumed, medium-bodied, crisp pear-scented altesse. (was told this was the las vintage from this vineyard, which has me bummed) — 8 years ago
megan had this 8 years ago
today's installment of back fridge beer: De Dolle's tasty, grassy Arabier. ever more convinced of the staying power of bottle conditioning. 🤓 — 8 years ago
Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre: pretty big fresh dark cherry, plummy fruit. The real interesting thing here is the earthy density of the wine--that and its enjoyable herby, celery seed thing. — 8 years ago
when I opened this Nebbiolo from Iuli the other night, we all said "ooooh" because it smelled so good -- brambly, mountain fresh, present. and then it was all gone. — 8 years ago
medium-bodied, fresh fruit, intriguing floral aspect. above all, went very nicely with everything on the table. — 8 years ago
megan krigbaum
Senior Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine
restrained fruit, dark and taut tannins, shoe polish, bossy dolcetto. — 8 years ago