We use a variety of criteria to evaluate wine—intensity, complexity, balance, structure—and even more esoteric qualities such as elegance and finesse. Oddly enough, originality seldom
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: The Great American Wine Company Red Blend 2012
Made by Rosenblum Cellars, a Sonoma winery best known for their very solid, premium Zinfandels, this wine is a tribute to “American Heroes” , the
Wine Review: Woof n’ Rose Cabernet Franc Reserve Ramona Valley 2009
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 