Dave Phinney’s Locations series is worth checking out.The winemaker behind the iconic Prisoner brand from Orin Swift Cellars, Phinney now does cross-appellation blending sourcing grapes
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine Review: Maddalena Semi Sweet Riesling Monterey Riesling 2014
Maddalena is a brand of the historic San Antonio Winery, on of the early Los Angeles wineries founded in 1917 by Italian immigrant Santo Cambianica.
Wine Review: Roark Wine Company Cabernet Franc Santa Ynez Valley 2016
Ryan Roark produces about 1500 cases of natural wine out of a small warehouse in Buellton just outside Santa Barbara. His goal is to showcase
Budget “Wine” Review: Morse Code Shiraz Southern Australia 2015
Oy. Aromas of ripe blackberry, meat, and mint highlights are simple but pleasant. But the palate? It feels plush at first but quickly turns hard
Wine Review: Armida Zinfandel Maple Vineyard Dry Creek Valley 2015
Armida makes small lot, vineyard designated wines from various vineyards in Sonoma County including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and several scintillating Dry
Budget Wine: DFJ Vinhos Portada Winemaker’s Selection Red Blend Lisboa 2011
I was surprised to find some of this still on the shelves at Bevmo. A genuine bargain when first released at $7 (Wine Enthusiast gave
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 