Tastings

I just discovered a new subject to read about every week. My Wall Street Journal has a weekend section with an article every week on wines. They review various wines and if you ever read one of the reviews you will be addicted. Where else can you read something like this:

One problem with so many of Merlots is that they have no sense of place--no sense that they came from actual grapes grown in actual soil. But one was so charming and earthy that John called it "a Earth Mother kind of wine". It was dark and rich, with the kind of smooth, easy qualities that Merlot lovers are looking for and the kind of soul that non-Merlot lovers would enjoy. It wasn't an elegant wine, lacking structure and edges, but was so charming, earthy and friendly that, when our tasting was finished we poured ourselves another glass and watched " Desparate Housewives".

Or this:

Best Value. Rich, earthy nose and a great, dark color. Slightly chewy--not at all weak--with real earth and even a hint of chocolate. Honest red wine.

I am seriously intriqued by an earthy nose.