“I love thee,
I love thee,
‘Tis all that I can say
It is my vision in the night,
My dreaming in the day.”
– Thomas Hood
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rosé is a dream of a Champagne, a fantasy come to life. The color is the [...]
“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” — Robert Frost
Wine Harlots have an irresistible desire for Finca La Linda Extra Brut. The color is a pale gold hue with pinpoint bubbles, crisp apple and tropical fruit notes and a honey finish. The Finca La Linda bottle is elegant with a clean label [...]
“In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.” – Andre Mauroi
There was a split decision on the bottle art. The writing Wine Harlot thought it was garish and loud. The drinking Wine Harlot totally grooved on it, and thought it was a [...]
“Love is the delightful interval between meeting a beautiful girl and discovering that she looks like a haddock.” – John Barrymore
Lucien Albrecht Brut Rosé Crémant D’Alsace is a lovely pale salmon, with extraordinary bubbles and mousse. The flavors are light and fresh – peaches, strawberries and nectarines. It has a very creamy finish with [...]
“Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” – Ernestine Ulmer
As tacky bottle labels go, this one is in a class by itself. NieceyB exclaimed, “Oh dear! Somebody was having a “Tiny Dancer” moment. I’m not looking forward to this, let’s get it over with.” Once it was poured, NieceyB states, “Coarse bubbles, that’s [...]
“Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.” — W. H. Auden
What an exuberant wine! It was so eager to get into the glass, it had the audacity to foam all over [...]
“We came by night to the Fortunate Isles, And lay like fish Under the net of our kisses.” — Pablo Neruda
The color on the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé is stunning salmon-rose, like a sunset on the Cape. The [...]
“The perfect love affair is one which is conducted entirely by post.” — George Bernard Shaw
Wine Harlots love a good story. And Henry’s Drive Vignerons tells a good tale. The brand is named after the proprietor of the mail coach service which ran through the property in the 1800’s. The wines are [...]
“The important thing was to love rather than to be loved.” – W. Somerset Maugham
Wine Harlots love the Valdo. This spumante prosecco is a dry sparkler with hints of peaches and pear, with a toasty finish. The perfect pairing would be Prosciutto Wrapped Melon with Balsamic & Mint.
The details: 11.5% alcohol. This [...]
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu
This was a delicious bottle of cava. It’s had a fruity, yeasty flavor, with a slightly metallic finish. The perfect pairing would be Oysters Rockefeller.
The details: 12% alcohol. The sparkler is made in [...]