90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Petit Verdot; aged 18 months in oak with 30% new American barrels; fruit from Allomi Vineyard at 750–900
Category: Wine Reviews
Italy and the Local Conundrum
One of wines’ singular virtues is that it takes us to a place, a plot of land, a people, and their struggles and triumphs, all
Barbera the Underdog: Bava Pianoalto Barbera d’Asti Superiorie Nizza 2014
Why do we root for underdogs? Maybe we resent the top dog so we root for the underdog out of a sense of schadenfreude .
How To Order Like a Restaurant Critic
Two New York Times restaurant critics, Peter Wells and Tejao Ral, explain how they decide what to order when they go to a restaurant. (It’s
Wine Review: Domaine Monthélie-Douhairet-Porcheret “Cuvée Miss Armande” Monthélie 2020
Burgundian Pinot Noir is about the many ways to be charming. This village wine does it with pretty. Alas, it is a dirty pretty thing,
Wine Review: Bodegas Juan Gill Silver Label Monastrell Jumilla 2019
One of the most important producers in Spain, Juan Gil is the master of rich, ripe wines at a reasonable price. This one is no
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 