Wine is intriguing because, unlike other fruit-based beverages, it expresses a world within a glass. All things of the earth can appear as ephemeral flavors—animal,
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon California 2011
Budget wines pose a dilemma for the wine writer. These are the wines most people drink so if we aspire to keeping people informed about
Wine Review: Force of Nature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Paso Robles
Some wines are attractive because they are just really delicious. Other wines are attractive because they are different; they offer something unexpected and encourage exploration.
Budget Wine: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot 2011
Robert Mondavi winery, now owned by Constellation Brands, makes some very fine premium wines but this is their bargain basement product and it’s no better
Scaredy Cat Ranch Estate Tempranillo Ramona Valley 2011
San Diego wines? Some people would be surprised there is a wine industry here. But there is, it is growing rapidly, and the quality is
Budget Wine: El Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Valle Central Chile
The world is awash in good wine and at relatively affordable prices; which raises the question how low can you go and still fine something