Burgundy in the morning
Not many trade tastings are held at 9 a.m.. But I would have gotten up in time for a 5 a.m. sampling... Read More
Wines of the Week: March 26-April 1
Everyday: As vintners recently and rapidly have learned how to deal with crummy-climate vintages, white Burgundies have gotten better and more reliable.... Read More
Quaffable AND transcendent
OK, I get it now. The whole key with great Chablis is to not try too hard to “get it.” For years,... Read More
Wines of the Week July 11-17
Everyday: Year in and year out the Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier ($13) is a stone-cold delight — as in stone-fruit taste, wet-stone... Read More
Wines of the Week: July 4-10
Everyday: In recent years, a wonderful array of Italian whites (Non-Pinot Grigio Division) has hit the market, but often at prices that... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 7-13
Everyday: For nigh onto a decade, the Hogue Fumé Blanc was our go-to crisp weeknight white. Well, Mike Hogue has moved on... Read More
Kermit Lynch tasting: Right in his (and my) wheelhouse
One of my favorite wine experiences was spending several hours a few years back with importer/writer/musician Kermit Lynch, including a long lunch... Read More