Even inexpensive Barolo is, well, Barolo—one of the great noble wines of Italy. This one is no King or Queen but it’s great fun at
Category: Wine Reviews
Napa Under the Radar
Napa is known as the “Disneyland” of wine, where opulent tasting rooms in modern architectural marvels await busloads of tourists intent on swilling overpriced juice
Ageing Report: Dierberg Estate Pinot Noir Santa Maria 2008
When it is right there is no finer wine than a Pinot Noir but it’s hard to find one that ticks all the boxes. This
Budget Wine Review: Trader Joe’s Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva Colchagua Valley Chile 2014
Another iteration in Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve line up of upper tier budget wines. This one is fine but it’s mood is downbeat. Ripe dark
Wine Review: Jura Pinot Noir
For the past few years, the hottest wine region among New York somms and hipsters in the know has been Jura, a hitherto obscure wine
Budget Wine Review: Castle Rock Winery Pinot Noir Monterey County 2014
Castle Rock is an interesting winery. Essentially a negociant making a variety of appellation-specific wines, they own no vineyards but source grapes from various vineyards
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 