Viognier when it’s right is soul-stirring like a great tango. American Viognier is seldom soul-stirring, but this Viognier-based blend could inspire a stone to dance.
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. Soul Sister Pinot Noir 2013
The band Train has produced some pretty good pop rock over the years. The Save Me San Francisco Wine Co. is owned by Train’s guitarist
Review: Chateau Musar Jeune Red Bekaa Valley 2012
I came across one of my favorite wines while enjoying the nouveau low-country cooking of Sean Brock at Husk. Jeune (young) is the entry level
Budget Wine: Marchese Di Pani Chianti 2014
I’m ambivalent about publishing negative wine reviews. Who wants to read about “blah”? But books and film receive negative reviews that are informative—why not wine?
Windrun Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2013
The Pinot wars are still with us with California bold fighting Burgundian finesse, stereotypes to be sure but true enough to make a good story.
Budget Wine: Voga Red Fusion Salento IGT 2013
People who buy wine because of the label or packaging are often the subject of derision among wine snobs. But since wine has become a
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 