Hiatus July 29, 2016July 29, 2016Nick Comment Over 5 years ago, I started First Pour Wine with a simple goal; Help educate people about the basics of wine for less [...]
Vinebox July 28, 2016July 28, 2016Nick Comment Vinebox With wine samplers growing in popularity, the folks over at Vinebox got in contact with me to ask if I’d like [...]
d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Shiraz 2012 July 26, 2016July 25, 2016Nick Comment d’Arenberg is one of the best names in the Australian wine business, but it doesn’t mean all of their wines are out of [...]
Boxhead Shiraz 2012 July 25, 2016July 25, 2016Nick Comment I love Shiraz, especially Australian Shiraz. The big jammy bruisers that are tinged with vanilla and spice make me fall in love every [...]
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne July 23, 2016August 25, 2016Nick Comment When it comes to elite marketing for wine, few bottles have the recognition obtained by Veuve Clicquot. Founded in 1772 in Reims, Veuve [...]
French 95 July 22, 2016July 21, 2016Nick Comment French 95 As previously mentioned, the French 75 was a named after the artillery rounds in World War I. But what if you [...]
Martini & Rossi Bianco Vermouth July 21, 2016July 20, 2016Nick Comment If Dry Vermouth is one political party, and Sweet Vermouth is the other, than Bianco Vermouth (or Blanc) is the third party. Where [...]
Amusánt Bubbly Moscato July 20, 2016July 19, 2016Nick Comment Quick, think of a sparkling Moscato d’Asti! If you happen to be like most people, than odds are good that you’ve just thought [...]
Barton & Guestier Bordeaux Blanc 2014 July 19, 2016July 18, 2016Nick Comment Continuing on with our revisit to Bordeaux is Barton & Guestier Bordeaux Blanc. Made principally from Sauvignon Blanc (80%), Barton & Guestier Bordeaux [...]
Château Saint-Sulpice Red Bordeaux 2012 July 18, 2016September 5, 2016Nick Comment Kicking off the week, we’re heading back to France for Bordeaux. In the middle of summer, there’s nothing quite as delicious as a [...]