Terroir Simplified

Great article from the Chicago Tribune about the provenance of minerality in wine.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/sc-food-0629-wine-minerality-20120704,0,4858876.story

Crazy Straws for Adults

Wow! Who knew a plastic straw could tell you more about the quality of a wine than the average enophile! ...  ': /

Amen!

As you can see in the background, I was at a wine tasting class when I tried this beauty for the first time. And let me tell you, this Australian Shiraz rocks. That's all there really is to say. I could go into a litany of descriptors like blackberry, dried plum, and clove, but I'm trying not to bore you here. This is the epitome of a sexy wine. And with 95 points from both Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker, at a going rate of $85, it better be.