One sign that a winery is dedicated to quality is their willingness to hold back the release of a vintage until it’s ready. Last fall
Category: Ageing Report
Aging Report: Fontana Candida “Luna Mater” Frascati Superiore 2009
Italian white wines have a mixed reputation. Some people love them; others think they lack aromatic intensity and are innocuous. I’ve had a few that
Aging Report: Beringer Knight’s Valley Meritage 2008
Napa gets all the acclaim but Sonoma is no slouch when it comes to growing the Bordeaux varietals. 2008 was a solid vintage for Sonoma
Aging Report: Lancaster Estate Cabernet Alexander Valley 2006
Given the reputation of the winery I had high hopes for this wine that I had cellared for many years. It should be at its
Aging Report: Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva Ribero del Duero 1998
This is one of the world’s iconic wines, perhaps the most highly regarded Spanish wine, and mentioned in the same breath with Bordeaux Premier Crus
A Eulogy: The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Yamhill 1990 RIP
On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at approximately 6:00 P.M. the very last bottle of this fine Pinot Noir was poured. I claim to know this
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 