I wouldn’t be surprised if Nero D’Avola, Sicily’s signature grape, becomes a go-to bargain wine for people in the know. They are typically fruit forward,
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Podheri Luigi Einaudi Dogliani Dolcetto Piedmont 2011
What is a Rustic Wine? The first word that popped into my mind when sampling this Dolcetto is “rustic”, which is a fairly common wine descriptor.
Budget Wine: Luna Pinot Grigio California 2012
Pinot Grigio is not one of my favorite wines. In Italy, where most of it is produced, the grapes are harvested early to preserve acidity
Windrun Pinot Noir 2012 San Luis Obispo County
California Pinot Noir ranges from hefty, intense, and concentrated (and sometimes blowsy and overdone) to delicate and elegant (but sometimes simple and understated). This offering
Budget Wine: La Boca Malbec Mendoza 2012
I’ve been on a cheap Malbec kick lately. This one’s from Bronco wines. In style it contrasts sharply with the Bodega De Elena I reviewed
Craftwork Pinot Noir Monterey 2009
What’s Up with Wilfred Wong? On short notice, I needed a wine to take to a party—not too expensive, familiar enough to please a diversity
