Super Tuscan is a term used to describe a category of high-quality wines produced in Tuscany, Italy. The term originated in the 1970s and was primarily associated with non-traditional, innovative wines that did not adhere to the strict regulations of the Italian wine classification system.

Interested to learn more about the mind and passion behind Tamarelli Wines? The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from a recent interview with Owner, Wayne Tamarelli.

Tamarelli Vineyards’ new GSM is like The Three Amigas: Lively, Spicy & Earthy…

You’re probably trying to stay cool right now with a bottle of crisp white wine or chilled bubbly. But in the Southern hemisphere, winter is well underway…

Overall, it was a great season, despite its challenges. The pandemic, hail storms, and more than 300 millimeters of rain…

Some of these may surprise you!

In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, we set out to learn how wine enthusiasts from around the world celebrate the Month of Love

The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, Sarah, of Grapepairings

Knowing what food to serve with a great bottle of wine will make it all the more enjoyable. Here’s our guide to successful pairing and the wines best served with your holiday feast!

The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, Ray, of NapaValleyRay…

The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, Joe, of SierraWineGuy…

The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, MJ, of Blackwineguy…

“…smacked with treasures of licorice, leather, coffee” — @WineBarChronicles

The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, Chel, of Chelloveswine

The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, Kristy, of Kristy’s Winetravels…

Continuing with our Influencer Spotlight series for 2020— this month, we interviewed Sarah from Corks Unleashed.

Continuing with our Influencer Spotlight series for 2020— this month, we interviewed Paige from Wine with Paige.

“Very modern and polished. A bit 🔥” — @WineTerrior

“The wine opened up with lovely flavors of dark berries, plum and some vanilla. Aged in French oak barrels, this wine could easily age another ten years…”

Continuing with our Influencer Spotlight series for 2020— this month, we interviewed Amber from Wine Travel Eats.

We were interested to learn more about the minds and passions behind some of our favorited wine accounts. Our first wine influencer interview comes from the Finger Lakes, NY — we think you may enjoy.

Most people do not know that Cabernet Franc is a genetic parent of Cabernet Sauvignon.  The other parent is Sauvignon Blanc.   It is lighter, brighter and less tannic.  Winemakers describe it with such terms as “elegant”, “finesse”, and “charming”.

The most recent issue of the prestigious British wine magazine “Decanter” had a feature article on “Cabernet Franc:  The next big thing.”

As we set out to create the wines we plan for each year, we keep a couple key components at top of mind: Oak and Farming.

Our last newsletter discussed Malbec around the world .  Check out this award-winning video.  It gives more insight into the boom in Malbec wines from Argentina.

A vine’s first visible sign of growth is budbreak. This really is a cause for celebration! After months without leaves, a bare-looking vineyard transforms into a sea of green specks in just a few days.

Malbec wines from Argentina have achieved astounding acclaim around the world.   They cover a range of bold and luscious styles and price points. The best are produced in Mendoza province.  Exports keep rising, especially to the USA.

Malbec wines from Mendoza have a deep purple color and flavors of blackberries, plums, blueberries, and earth.   They have softer tannins than from Cahors (see below) and elsewhere.

Hopes are running high for a great harvest.   Harvest is about 50% along overall.  Some of the early-maturing varietals (whites, pinot noir, malbec) are already picked or being picked.   Harvesting will continue until the end of April and perhaps early May.

We recently read an interview article in the NY Times about Bon Jovi.  It featured his family’s daily preference for rose wines – so much so that he and his son have collaborated with a French producer to produce their own rose wine.

It reminded us of several interviews we have read of leading chefs.   Several answered the inevitable question of what type of wine they like to drink at home by saying their go-to wine is:   Rose.

2017 was a fabulous harvest -- possibly the best in Mendoza over the last 15 years.  It was an accelerated, compressed and early harvest that pushed the vineyard and winery team to the limit and they responded. 

The final fermentations are done, and the wines are now safely in the barrels.

The 2017 wines are outstanding, characterized by complexity and depth, with balanced acidity and firm tannins.  As we have come to expect over the last 7 harvests, Malbec and Cabernet Franc are already showing extremely well. 

Here’s to another great vintage!