I love Italian wines. But they can be challenging. Just like the country itself. 2000 was an average year in Montalcino. But aged Brunellos are
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Dr. Hinkel 2009 Pinot Noir Rhinehessen
For Pinot Noir lovers, cold weather pinots can be thin and simple. Frankly, German Pinot (called Spätburgunder) has a bad reputation. Furthermore, the Rheinhessen is
Wine Review: Achelo Syrah Cortona 2007 by Antinori
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 