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
Category: Wine Reviews
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
Budget Wines: Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 vs. Barefoot NV Cabernet
After sampling Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rioja over the past week it’s time for a reality check—a battle of the supermarket wines, the wines that the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 