I spent much of this year exploring emerging regions in the U.S., especially in the Upper Midwest where only the cold-hardy, non-vinifera grapes will survive
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Brushy Creek Vineyards Rkatsiteli Texas 2015
Recent research has traced winemaking in the Republic of Georgia back to 6000 BCE making it one of the oldest wine-producing regions on earth. Rkatsitelli
Budget Wine Review: Santa Carolina Pinot Noir Leyda Estate Chile 2016
How about some pyrazine punch? Pyrazine is the chemical compound that gives wine vegetal, green pepper aromas. In modest amounts, especially in some white wines
Wine Review: Kuhlman Cellars Alluvé Red Blend Texas 2014
Some wines matter because of their distinctive aromas or exquisite balance. This one shines because of its emotional resonance. The initial impression of strawberry jam
Budget Wine Review: Sebastiani “The Crusher” Petite Sirah California 2014
The Sebastiani brand has been through many ups and downs including a sale to the Foley Wine Group but they continue to make good, value-priced
Wine Review: Arché Winery and Vineyard Syrah Montague County 2015
Texas’ deserved reputation for big—big steaks, big hats, big territory (and yes sometimes a big head)—is belied by their wines which are often elegant and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 