Georgina McDonald

9.5

Here for a good time not a long time. Comes in with a very direct high acid punch, creating a slight numbing affect on the tastebuds; possibly due to the use of full-bunches - stems and whatever else comes with. Not a lot of complexity but a straight-up, gulpable, drink now, summer wine with a pretty nose. Not to mention, an impeccable, calligraphed label. — 19 days ago

Georgina McDonald

9.7

Dear Natural Wine; I’ve been on your case for some time. Calling you weak, unpredictable, unbalanced; essentially, that you have no future. Although this remains true for some of you, I’m so pleased to find there’s hope, in Mount Etna. This 2014 vintage from 90+ year old vines is calling bullshit on my, well, bullshit; this dry, rich, punchy young gun has so much potential you could even cellar for a few years and he’d still come out with jazz hands. Encore! — 2 months ago

Georgina McDonald

8.7

Georgina had this 2 months ago

with Bob

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Like spotting that unassuming girl next door on a weekday afternoon with flowers in her hair. Suddenly in that Wednesday afternoon light she seems different; you get that feeling like you’ve underestimated something valuable - all these years - that maybe you could like her, have been liking her all along. Through the beauty of time - simple has become attractive and the familiar feels fleeting. The you-know-me and I-could-bring-you-anywhere-and-people-would-love-you reality draws you closer. You wish you didn’t like simple. Didn’t like the obvious smell of strawberries and ocean breeze. Wish you hadn’t traveled around the world, only to look out your window and see your future, but you did, and you do. — 19 days ago

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Fills the snout with a wet, warm, waft of rich chocolate cake, blueberries, and orange peel. Light grip of tannins; enough to pair with a little steak, or simply, drink without and enjoy the texture. Would drink again, and, again. — 2 months ago

Georgina McDonald

9.7

Georgina had this 3 months ago

with Bob

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Huge fan of this producer Frank Cornelissen. 60-year old Mount Etna vines serving up yet another promising natural wine. Shouty green tannins amidst a well balanced, medium bodied red. A comforting, velvety and powerful aromatic nose. Sit with this and it will continue to open and unfold its many layers. Eat with a simple tomato pasta, lamb chops, or nothing at all. Versatile, vehement and Italian; what else do you want? — 2 months ago

Georgina McDonald

9.4

Saturday afternoon in Copenhagen and back on the Rieslings. This number from Alsace is the perfect early afternoon, no-food-pairing-needed wine. Respectful on the palate; light, lemony, dry. Leaves a lingering, oily slip around the mouth; a welcome runway for a simple pasta aglio e olio, if one was inclined. Easy and delicious; and sometimes, easy and delicious is all we need. — 2 months ago

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Ever bitten into a fresh apple while laying in a bed of crisp white sheets? Either have I. But this wine tastes like what I assume that smells and feels like. I’m pretty easy to please when it comes to German Rieslings and this is no exception; well balanced and enough acidity to pair with a variety of cheeses and fatty charcuterie. I’d introduce this fella to friends and family any day of the week. — 2 months ago

Georgina McDonald

9.5

Georgina had this 3 months ago

with Bob