Unfussy Wine Enthusiasts | Wine Reviews & Articles

Benjamin Bridge just launched the 2013 vintage of their Nova 7 and we thought it was time we get this review out.  The popularity and hype around Nova 7 is well deserved as it is a great wine year after year.  It certainly isn't for everyone but it does have a wide appeal with its slight effervescence and off-dry nature.  It's the aromatics of the Muscat that make this wine stand out.  It is a great cool climate white wine and is consistently a well made wine. The 2012 has a very reddish golden hue and it starts bordering on Rose in terms of colour.  As expected it has a slight sparkle to it and feels a little bit syrupy on the swirl.  Quite interesting in the glass. That all too familiar lychee fruit nose stands out but has some other notes under the covers as well.  Pears, peaches, and even mint make an appearance which is wonderful.  Another stand out smelling Nova 7. While not our normal style of wine or pref...

We have noticed an uptick in the number of articles and mentions on the InterWebs surrounding the growing popularity of sweeter wines, most specifically the increase in Moscato (aka Muscat) sales.  HERE is an article from Philly.com that reflects that trend. Now, we are not haters (or snoots) when it comes to sweeter wines we simply have preferences.  We do love a good Gewurztraminer or Riesling.  We have tried a few Dry Rieslings of late that have been really great.  However, as a wine sensation, to us there is nothing better than the pucker and lusciousness of big, bold, and balanced red wine (whatever the grape).  But, that is preference talking.  So, if we are in a Wine Bar/Restaurant that is what we are going to gravitate to first.  The whites we drink tend to be situational.  Hot day and a patio?  The last thing we want to see is a glass of Aussie Shiraz.  Having a nice seafood feast?  A wonderful flinty Riesling hits the...