Barbeito Madeira Boal 5 Year Old
Every time Lyle tastes Madeira he falls in love with it and thinks he should drink more. You may not like the smell of vulcanized rubber in real life, but in Madeira it’s a beautiful thing. Find out how the Barbeito Madeira Boal 5 Year Old measures up.
Continue reading...Château Soucherie Coteaux du Layon Chaume 2007
August 25, 2010
The key to a good sweet wine is the right balance of acidity, and this one has it. Made from Chenin Blanc, Lyle can’t stop raving about this bottle. Learn all about wet wool and fancy lemons in this review of Château Soucherie Coteaux du Layon Chaume 2007.
Continue reading...Spumante Rosato “Col Rosé” Spagnol
August 20, 2010
At first, Lyle thinks this is the perfect glass of sparkling wine to have on a date, but does the romance last? See how fast the love can fade in this review of Spumante Rosato “Col Rosé” Spagnol.
Continue reading...Benaza Godello 2008
August 18, 2010
Godello is one of the best indigenous grapes of Spain. Versatile, it can be made into fancy ageable wines or inexpensive simple quaffing wines. This is one of Lyle’s favorites from our Tangled Vine Bar shoot.
Continue reading...Fritsch Gruner Veltliner Windspiel 2009
August 16, 2010
Some wines you just want to drink and not talk about. This Gruner is like a laser beam on your palate – so Lyle gives you the basics, then disappears to go drink some more.
Continue reading...Domaine de la Patience Merlot Vin de Pays 2008
August 11, 2010
We don’t see a lot of Merlot on the No Spoof Zone since most of it is, well, spoofulated. The Domaine de la Patience Merlot is an exception however. Lyle practically forgot what real Merlot smelled like until now.
Continue reading...Domaine Lucien Jacob Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune 2007
August 6, 2010
Lyle has two words for this wine: Needs Chicken. All wines should be food wines, but this one in particular is improved with the right food – If you’re looking for a wine to drink on its own, you might want to look elsewhere. Also, see why you need that second sip when judging a [...]
Continue reading...Beaujolais-Villages “La Lutine” Domaine des Terres Vivantes 2008
August 4, 2010
Evan Spingarn explains why some red wines should be served chilled and that when it comes to spicy dishes “the heat overwhelms the meat.” Also find out why wine bars should constantly sample bottles of wines they serve by the glass.
Continue reading...Friedrich Becker Estate Pinot Noir 2008
August 2, 2010
German Pinot Noir gets a bad reputation but Friedrich Becker has been turning that around and paving a path for acceptance. Seventy percent of it’s grapes come from Alsace, and thirty percent from the Pfatz, but it’s still labeled a German wine. Find out why Lyle loves this Pinot Noir.
Continue reading...Gunderloch Jean Baptiste Riesling 2009
July 30, 2010
Evan Spingarn wants to turn America onto Rieslings and this is his gateway drug. But can a young wine still have baby fat? And where’s the best place to go dancing on the Upper West Side if you have a time machine? Find out when Lyle Fass reviews the Gunderloch Jean Baptiste Riesling 2009.
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August 30, 2010
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