Reparations – FREEDMEN ABSOLUTE

Seven Contained Thoughts Page Three

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Louis M. Martini – Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel 2018. A Grand Cru Sonoma Valley California Zinfandel. A solid 4.4 Pointer. Bold and Opulent. Dense. Concentrated structure. Moderately dry. Balanced tannins. Soft acidity. Leading with cooked raspberries, peppercorns, melons, and vanilla. A sweetlyContinue reading “Seven Contained Thoughts Page Three”

The Problem of Pan-African Distribution

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau Petit-Freylon Cuvee Michael Bordeaux 2016. This baby has notes of oak, earth, and black fruits. Medium to heavy body on the palate. Well rounded. “History is not everything, but it is a starting point. History is a clock that people use to tellContinue reading “The Problem of Pan-African Distribution”

Statement Regarding Local Versus National Reparations

I was assisted in writing this post by a bottle of Chateau Mezain Bordeaux 2018. An inexpensive Grand Vin De Bordeaux. A blend of 68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. About $12.00. Bold. Leading in with a fruit bowl. A sustain of plums, cherries, oak, vanilla, and raspberries. Full-bodied, medium-dry Merlot andContinue reading “Statement Regarding Local Versus National Reparations”