Petite Sirah is a cross of Syrah and an obscure grape called Peloursin developed in France in the mid-19th Century where it is called Durif.
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Rex Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon NV American
This week we have the third place finisher in the head-to-head assessment of supermarket Cabernet—the Rex Goliath from Constellation Brands. It finished just barely ahead
Wine Review: Ferrari-Carano Prevail Back Forty Alexander Valley 2006 Aging Report
Does “prevail” refer to a wine that is built to age? It’s an appropriate moniker for this wine, which shows no sign of fading 10
Battle of Budget Cabs: Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California NV
It’s time for a battle of the budget Cabs: a head to head assessment of Columbia Crest, Rex Goliath, Mondavi, and Barefoot. In a blind
Wine Review: Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer Sonoma Coast 2015
Good wines have shape in the mouth, a trajectory of undulating intensities that guide our attention. This one has some of that as it starts
Budget Wine: Côte Mas Rouge Intense Pays d’Oc IGP 20015
I love it when a wine makes sense. This screams contemporary south of France, ripe but rustic. Some euro funk with wild herbal notes, fennel,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 