Inexpensive zinfandels usually have the finesse of a waddling duck in a leg splint. But Bianchi has managed to confound expectations. Round and fleshy but
Category: Wine Reviews
Bock Villányi Cabernet Franc 2008
Wine making in Hungary dates back at least to the Romans and perhaps to the Celts. But, thanks to phylloxera and communism, it has been
San Diego Wine Society Blind Tasting
Last Saturday, San Diego Wine Society held its monthly blind tasting and dinner, and once again the wines were extraordinary and the company engaging. San Diego
Wine Review: Ferrari-Carano Siena 2009
I don’t often review crowd-pleasers. Although enjoyable and approachable, their flavor profile and structure tend to be too generic to be interesting. But occasionally I
2003 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Saratoga Cuvée
One of the enduring controversies in the wine world is the high alcohol levels of new world wines, especially from California. More powerful flavors come
Family Winemakers are Taking Risks and Making Some Great Wine
Family Winemakers, the trade association for small wine producers in California, held their annual tasting in San Diego on Sunday—200 wineries, over 1000 wines, and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 