Carmenere is my go-to cheap wine when I want something different. Whatever its flaws may be, it is always bracing and interesting in a freaky
Category: Budget Wines
Budget Wine: Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. Soul Sister Pinot Noir 2013
The band Train has produced some pretty good pop rock over the years. The Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. is owned by Train’s guitarist
Budget Wine: Marchese Di Pani Chianti 2014
I’m ambivalent about publishing negative wine reviews. Who wants to read about “blah”? But books and film receive negative reviews that are informative—why not wine?
Budget Wine: Voga Red Fusion Salento IGT 2013
People who buy wine because of the label or packaging are often the subject of derision among wine snobs. But since wine has become a
Budget Wine: Explorador Carmenere Central Valley Chile 2011
Just a really fun wine from Concha Y Toro, the very large South American producer that makes everything from bottom shelf sippers to the age-worthy
Budget Wine: Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California 2013
Operating out of one of my favorite little towns, Hopland near Mendocino, winemaker Joseph Carr puts together approachable value wines sourced from all over California.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 