Wine is fascinating because it is always surprising. No matter how much you study and taste you can never quite be sure what’s in the
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Finca Lalande Malbec Tupungato Valley 2011
There is something to be said for straightforward, sincere wines—no treacly fruit, no come on, no ostentatious show of power. Just well balanced, elegant, refreshing
Wine Review: Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010
“There is no virtue like necessity.” (Shakespeare, Richard II) When faced with no choice, the pretense that “it’s what we intended all along” makes life
Wine Review: Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut NV
Italy is not known for its quality sparkling wines. Prosecco and the sparkling wines of Asti are pleasant enough, but both are produced using the
Wine Review: Azienda Agricola Cos Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Classico 2009
For wine geeks, finding a wine that is both delicious and different is the very definition of a great day. Today is a great day.
San Diego Wine Society: Wine Drinkers are Gamblers
No matter how much you know about wine regions, varietals, and vintages you never really know what’s in the bottle before you taste. Worse, the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 