On my recent trip to the Sierra Foothills I was impressed with the unique expression of Italian varietals found there, especially in the Shenandoah Valley
Category: Wine Reviews
Montagna Mare Opolo 2009
An intriguing blend of 60% sangiovese from the hillsides of East Paso Robles and 40% barbera from the cooler seaside, this hedonistic wine shows berries
Vino, Viva, Voce: Antinori Five Ways
The Wine Encounter lined up 5 remarkable wines from Antinori, the celebrated Tuscan producer with a tradition of winemaking that goes back 26 generations. This
Vino Viva Voce: Finca Lalande Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Inexpensive but vibrant and interesting. The first impression of this Argentinian Cabernet is of finely focused black current wrapped in a background of black cherry, with
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 