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
Category: Wine Reviews
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
Budget Wines: Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay Casablanca 2009
There may be activities in life more important than play. But when we play we are most fully absorbed in our activity and most fully
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 