Lamenting his wife’s death and the collapse of his carefully laid plans, Macbeth famously complains “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wines: Puerto Viejo Malbec 2012 Mendoza
A unique approach, more old world in style, and a change of pace from all the soft, round, sweet Malbec on the bottom shelf. Berry
Bordeaux Bashing! Is It Justified?
Well, what if your neighborhood market increased their prices 200% over ten years. They might come in for a little criticism. An average release price
Budget Wine: Smoking Loon Red Loonatic Red Wine Blend California NV
Red Blends are the new black. All the big wineries are making them, and their sales have been on the upswing for several years. Although
Melville Estate Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2012
A good wine is kinetic, moving about the mouth in undulating waves of complementary flavors. This Chardonnay from the western side of Santa Rita Hills
Budget Wine Review: Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 California
Bogle, as usual, hits the mark with this one, with grapes sourced from old vine vineyards in the Sierra Foothills and Lodi. Good intensity but
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