There are over 5000 different varieties of wine grapes in the world. Yet, in the U.S., Cabernet and Chardonnay have over 25% of the market.
Category: Wine Reviews
Halter Ranch Vin de Paille 2008
Wines made from grapes that have been dried on straw mats to concentrate the sugar are called Vin Santo—“Holy Wine”—in Italy. Legend has it that
Emiliana 2011 Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in abysses of solitude; to
Niner Wine Estates Twisted Spur 2009 Paso Robles
There is nothing wrong with a one-trick pony if it does the trick really well. This friendly, refreshing blend of Syrah, Cab Franc, Petite Sirah,
Montes Carmenere Limited Selection 2010
I’m on a Carmenere binge. There are worse fetishes aren’t there? Last week I noted the Apaltagua Carmenere had its characteristic wild herbal notes tamed
Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carmenere 2010
The great 19h Century agnostic Robert Green Ingersoll said “courage without conscience is a wild beast.” This wine appears to be acquiring a conscience because
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 