Wines of the Week: Oct. 6-12
Everyday: Spanish reds that are both rustic and ripe fit squarely in my wheelhouse. The 2011 Protos Tinto Fino Ribera del Duero... Read More
Merlot recommendations
It was 10 years ago this week that “Sideways” unleashed a line that ostensibly led to merlot’s demise Except that merlot already... Read More
This Hails fellow is well vetted
Most winemakers, when asked what they wanted to be when they were growing up, will throw out standard answers like fireman or... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 10-7-14
Today at Linkin’ Memorial High, we journey all over the map, including to certain, uh, nether regions: • It never had occurred... Read More
Wines of the Week: Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Everyday: Possibly the most encouraging trend in the wine world of late has been the variety of styles chardonnay makers are embracing,... Read More
Well-scripted wine words
The stage and screen have brought us no shortage of interesting observations on our favorite beverage. A few of my faves: •... Read More
Gleanings: 10-2-14
Well, it’s been a hectic and hellaciously fun stretch here. A few gleanings from recent experiences: • Thanks to one of the... Read More