I often complain about the homogeneity of “Big Wine” brands, but this Gallo brand Chardonnay is just weird. The nose is dominated by apricot notes,
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Giornata Nebbiolo Luna Matta Vineyard 2014 and Vermentino 2017 Paso Robles
Long one of my favorite Paso Robles wineries, Giornata uses Italian grape varietals and an Italian sensibility with distinctly Paso Robles fruit. After working for
Budget Wine Review: Leftie Wine Co. Red Blend NV
In many parts of the country wines made from fruit other than grapes are an important product, especially in northern states that have trouble getting
Wine Review: Amplify “Duke and Ella” White Blend and 2017 Carignane Santa Ynez
Amplify is the project of Cameron and Marlen Porter, once denizens of the music industry who returned to their Santa Barbara origins to make music
Budget Wine Review: Monte Antico Toscana IGT 2013
A budget wine with character? Grazie! Dark cherries wrapped in a leather blanket dragged through dusty earth. An quintessential Italian flavor profile. Milk chocolate is
Aging Report: Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005
Another data point in the continuing debate about whether Napa Cabs age gracefully. Merryvale has a long, storied history. Built in 1933 immediately after prohibition,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 