Gleanings: 1-26-15
For some reason, German-sounding expressions have popped up semi-regularly in my recent experiences. To wit: • I’ve tried once and will try... Read More
Wines of the Week: Jan. 19-25
Everyday: In recent years, we have stared to see more reds emanating from white-wine haven Alto Adige, usually either lagrein or teraldago.... Read More
Gleanings: 1-14-15
Experiences are the best teachers, to pluralize an old bromide. A few of recent vintage that were revelatory for me: • Some... Read More
Wines of the Week: Jan. 5-11
Weeknight: I am bound and determined to finally get to New York’s Finger Lakes region this year, and wines such as the... Read More
A year of learning dangerously
I’m pretty sure this would be the latest publication of a “best of 2014” list anywhere if that’s what it actually was. Instead,... Read More
Wines of the Week: Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Weeknight: There’s plenty of good inexpensive Bordeaux out there; the problem is finding it in a sea of 8.000-plus chateaux. I can... Read More
Wines of the Week: Dec. 22-28
Everyday: Oddly (and happily) enough, the search for really good $15-and-under California cabs has gotten easier of late. The latest find: the 2012 Edna... Read More