So called “natural wines” are not new. There have always been winemakers who believe that great wines are made in the vineyard and too much
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: Marika Szekszardi Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc Hungary 2008
The supermarket is not the place to find interesting wine; just lots of generic tasting juice with clever labels. But once per week I like
Four Vines Petite Sirah “The Skeptic” Paso Robles 2011
I’ve always enjoyed Four Vines because their wines have personality which their marketing emphasizes with names such as Truant, Biker, and Maverick. Apparently, their new
Budget Wine: 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend 2011 Columbia Valley
Some green, vegetal notes mar the nose but warm baking spices and vanilla support berry aromas and hints of candied cherries all of which provide
San Diego Wines: Edwards Vineyard and Cellars Syrah 2009 Ramona Valley
I’m know I’m out of season, which is not unusual for me. I suspect most people are stocking up on rosé or Sauvignon Blanc in
Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker’s Select 2012 California
Part of Constellation’s stable of supermarket wines, Blackstone’s Cabernet is for adults. Simple black cherry and loam on the nose, on the palate a little
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 