Wine Wars

Head-to-head wine comparisons and blind tastings — which bottle wins?

Wine Wars — Somm Sisters

Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin vs. Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve

The Drouhin family has deep roots in one of the most famous subregions of the Côte d'Or, the Côte de Nuits. Gevrey is a small village in the northern area of Burgundy (Bourgogne), and is home to nine grand crus in the area. These heavy hitters really punch it up here. I generally feel that Pinot Noir has 'feminine characteristics', but these wines have boldness, with rich flavors of black fruit, black licorice, forest floor, musk, mushroom, and candied fruit. Regional power in a glass!

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December 13, 2019 by Kristen Shubert

Old World vs. New World Pinot Noir

The eternal debate: does Burgundy's terroir-driven elegance outshine the fruit-forward power of Oregon and California Pinot Noir? We put them side by side to find out. The results might surprise you — and might just change how you think about this beloved grape.

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March 13, 2015 by sommsisters