Sauvignon blanc: A primer
It sometimes seems unfathomable that sauvignon blanc, so lean and lovely, could be one of two parents (with cabernet franc) of cabernet... Read More
Wines of the Week: Oct. 20-26
Everyday: Bonarda, a grape known as charbono on these shores and tagged with the unfortunate name douce noir elsewhere, often finds great expression... 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
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
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
Wines of the Week: Sept. 8-14
Everyday: Sometimes torrontes can be too floral and ripe for its own good, or at least for my good. Not so the... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 30-July 6
Everyday: In summer we often take the “refresher” course, opting for a wine that provides immediate impact and pleasure and doesn’t try... Read More