Magical, mystical wine places, Part III
The great responses keep on coming to a query asking wine folks to write about “an oh-wow experience at a particular vineyard... Read More
Wines of the Week: Oct. 13-19
Everyday: Sometimes I wonder if many of the vintners in Argentina shouldn’t yank up their malbec vines and plant cabernet. If so,... Read More
For these wine lovers, magical, mystical places
One of the major side benefits of being a wine enthusiast is visiting the regions that spawn our favorite beverage. Beside the truth... Read More
Gleanings: 10-14-14
It’s been a glorious stretch of weather, food and trade tastings, not necessarily in that order. As I collate my notes from the... Read More
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
Gleanings: 9-14-14
I’m behind on everything, including passing along nuggets from my experiences at home and on the road. Some recent notes, quotes and... Read More