Ah the paradoxes of wine tasting. A nose of fennel, tar, and cassis? A good wine should taste like anything but grapes yet be typical
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wines: Martin’s Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2011 and Fire Road 2012 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc. You either love it or hate it. Like fans of lolcats and the smell of kitty litter in the morning, Sauvignon Blanc lovers
Wine Tasting the Guadalupe Valley, Mexico
The land of tequila is now making wine—good wine—and is fast becoming a must-visit destination for wine lovers looking for new regions to explore. I
Pinot Wars: A Thanksgiving Retrospective
My go-to wine at Thanksgiving is always Pinot Noir. Its modest weight, velvet texture, good acidity, and earth notes compliment the diverse dishes scattered
Budget Wines: Bois de Lamothe Cotes de Duras 2010
A Merlot/Cabernet blend from Duras, a respected but lesser-known region (about 60 miles from Bordeaux) so you’re not paying for reputation. Definitely old world with
Wine Review: Hans Lang Sabrina Riesling 2010
Riesling is my go-to grape. If you are serving a difficult food to pair and don’t have time to experiment, an off dry Riesling has
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 