I rolled the dice and opened this gem—a gift from my family—this past weekend. A double six, in perfect condition! You never know with 20
Category: Ageing Report
Ageing Report: Epoch Authenticity Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles 2008
Massive, ripe and hot about covers this Syrah from Paso Robles. I am not among those who disdain high alcohol wines. They have their place.
Ageing Report: Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2011
When we visited Willamette Valley in the fall of 2014 the tasting rooms were pouring their 2011 vintage. I had been a dreadful, cool, rainy
Wine Review: Rubicon Estate “Cask” Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2006
14 years after vintage date, this bouquet is glorious–fig, dried cherry, mocha and tobacco nicely highlighted by dusty top notes and a hint of caramel.
Ageing Report: Levendi Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley 2006
Young Cabernet Sauvignon is like shredding guitars and wham bam thank you m’am–big, edgy, even angry. But with age it can settle into a deep,
Wine Review: Cantina Del Bovale “Sinnos” Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT 2011
This red blend hails from Sardinia. Isola Dei Nuraghi is an appellation that covers all of Sardinia and surrounding islands and is used primarily for
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 