“Sprezzatura” is a word from the Italian Renaissance, coined by Baldassare Castigione in his The Book of Courtier, where he defined it as “a certain
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine Review: Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2013
A Rioja Reserva for $7 raises eyebrows. Unlike the term “reserve” in the U.S., in Rioja “reserva” actually means something. It must be aged for
Wine Review: Devitt Winery Syrah Reserve Applegate Valley, Oregon 2006
Those of us who love aged wines sometimes feel like we face an extinction event. Well over 90% of the wine purchased in the U.S.
Budget Wine Review: Laurent Reverdy Sancerre 2016
As Sauvignon Blanc has become increasingly popular we’ve become accustomed to the exuberant, pungent gooseberry of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or the citrus and tropical
Wine Review: Cedarville Vineyard Estate Zinfandel El Dorado 2015
This is high elevation Zinfandel made from organically farmed Sierra Foothills fruit. Situated in the Fair Play region of the foothills with elevations of about
Budget Wine: Conte Di Bregonzo Amarone della Valpolicella 2014
This is a Trader Joe’s exclusive at an unheard of price of $17 for Amarone. Amarone is expensive to make. The grapes are dried for
