Bernardo Winery, San Diego’s oldest operating winery, anchors a charming village of shops, cafes, and galleries. But their 2009 Primativo wins the charm competition. DNA
Category: Wine Reviews
Review: Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo 2005
Celebrated Chilean Winery Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo series is an unusual and quite interesting blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Carmenere, with the percentages of
Wine Review: Karmere Empress La Petite Morgon Nebbiolo 2008
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
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
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