Category Archives: Pinot Knows

Keep Drinking, OR, How I Learned To Quit Worrying And Love The Fruit Bomb

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Adam Huss

A few years back I held regular tasting parties in which everybody brought a bottle of red wine under $15 in a brown bag, and we did a mass blind tasting of 10 to 20 wines. I did this three … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Wines You Need to Know: Part 3/3 – Chilean Carmenère

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Adam Huss

To wrap up this three part recommendation of yummy wines you probably haven’t tried but definitely should, I take a leap from the old world to the new: Chile. Though there are noticeable stylistic differences when that leap is made … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Wines You Need To Try: Part 2/3 – MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Adam Huss

MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO The second in my series of 3 wines that I’ve fallen in love with recently for their consistent quality, affordability, and great food affinity, is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. While not exactly uncommon, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is often over-looked because of … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Wines You Need to Try: Part 1/3 – CAHORS

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Adam Huss

I’ve recently fallen in love with three unique wine varieties that I think deserve your attention for some very good reasons. Each of the these wines is worth checking out because they are delicious and affordable as a whole, with … Continue reading →

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Pinot Please, Hold the Hangover

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Adam Huss

I currently have a policy of not buying any Pinot Noir (or wine in general) with more than 13.5% alcohol by volume. That eliminates a lot of wine, I know. I’m just sick of having a few glasses of wine … Continue reading →

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Santa Lucia High

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Adam Huss

“Now, normal is a lifetime.” So said Steve McIntyre, of McIntyre Vineyards. We were discussing the variability of recent vintages in California, but the twinkle in his eye suggested he meant something more. Santa Lucia Highlands hasn’t even had a … Continue reading →

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Domaine LA

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Adam Huss

Just got back from visiting one of LA’s coolest wine shops, with a great name, that also happens to have a well-chosen selection of Frech & US Pinot Noirs: Domaine LA. Continue reading →

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Organic Pinot Noir

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Adam Huss

I wish that all Pinot Noir was organic. And not just because I think it would make the world a better place… I think it would make the Pinot Noir better. Continue reading →

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Pinot Noir is the Healthiest Wine!

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Adam Huss

As if we didn’t have enough reasons to love Pinot Noir already…Pinot Noir has been shown to contain some of the highest levels of resveratrol of any wine. Continue reading →

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Are Sulfites Bad For You?

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Adam Huss

No… The sulfites did NOT give you a headache… and chances are you are NOT allergic to them either! Sulfite “allergy” is perhaps mostly myth. Continue reading →

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