The oldest winery in Napa, Charles Krug opened its doors in 1861 and was purchased by the Mondavi family in 1943. It is now owned
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Tyrrell’s Semillon Hunter Valley 2019
French Semillon is a blending grape prized for its low acidity, rich, oily mouthfeel, and tendency to develop botrytis. Aussie Semillon, especially from Hunter Valley,
Wine Review: Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Les-Beaune 2017
The never ending quest for affordable Burgundy has reached a temporary refuge. This is a nice wine. It tastes like Burgundy and won’t break the
Wine Review: Chateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur 2015
A waystation on the hunt for the elusive cheap Bordeaux gem. This blend of 63% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc is not quite
Wine Review: Mas Doix “Les Crestes” Priorat 2016
I am a card-carrying member of the “wine faults can be interesting” club. I’m not put off by a bit of volatile acidity or brett.
Wine Review: Scholium Project 1 MN Bechtold Ranch 2017
Former college professor Abe Schooner, winemaker and proprietor of Scholium Project, has this natural winemaking thing wired. He’s been doing it since 2000. This is
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 