Russell Bevan, indefatigable and inimitable
Even before sitting down, we had been treated to two “Bevanisms. First, the gregarious and hilarious Russell Bevan said of his... Read More
Wines of the Week: April 16-22
Everyday: Although I like it year-round, many consumers tend to treat rosé’s time o’ year as the converse of oyster season, drinking... Read More
Wines of the Week: April 9-15
Everyday: Eight is just enough when it comes to the number of grapes in the Cellar No. 8 blend ($10). I’m not... Read More
Wines of the Week: March 19-25
Everyday: All winter long, I have been loving me some chenin blanc, and now that it’s spring, well, there’s no slowing down.... Read More
Viva viognier
To paraphrase Burt Bacharach, via Dusty Springfield (left) and Dionne Warwick, for years I have been wishin’ and hopin’ that wine consumers... Read More
Wines of the Week: March 12-18
Everyday: Like most whites from Spain’s Rias Baixas region, the Paco & Lola Albariño ($15) has that big ol’ floral thing going... Read More
Wines of the Week: March 5-11
Everyday: I love floral wines, but sometimes that element can be too much of a good thing, especially with torrontés. The Piattelli... Read More