Raiding the bottom shelf at the supermarket looking for gems is frustrating. Most of the wines are competently made but few stand out. There are
Category: Wine Reviews
Top Ten Best Wines Tasted in 2015
I’ve been waiting to put together this list hoping that some great wine might appear as the year comes to a close. Alas, I can
Wine Review: Walter Scott Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2014
The Willamette Valley is chock full of small production, boutique wineries launched on a shoe-string budget and slowly building a reputation through determination, hope, and
Budget Wine Battle: Gabbiano Chianti 2014 vs Ruffino Chianti 2013
Two comparably priced, entry-level wines from Chianti by major producers, both with deep roots in the winemaking history of Tuscany. Is one clearly superior? The
Wine Review: Roco Winery “The Stalker” Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013
This is a fascinating, distinctive wine. While many winemakers add whole grape clusters to the fermentation tanks to add complexity to the finished product, the
Budget Wine: PKNT Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley Chile 2013
I often complain about cheap wine because it is predictable. But even predictable wines can be fine and satisfying in the right context. This one
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 