When Brunello is good it is very, very good. Made from the “Grosso” clone of the Sangiovese grape, it produces fuller, richer flavor than other
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: Rosa dell’Olmo Barbaresco 2010
Barbaresco is Barolo’s little brother, made from the same Nebbiolo grape varietal but less tannic, more delicate, and less expensive. But usually not this inexpensive!
Wine Review: Paloma Dulce Red Wine Cesar Toxqui Cellars Mendocino NV
One of the joys of traveling around the country tasting wine is finding unusual gems tucked away in office parks or warehouses. This is one
Budget Wine: Javier San Pedro Randez Crianza Tempranillo 2011
There are terrific bargains to be found buying Spanish wine (see reviews of Faustino and Cune for two examples). But cheap isn’t necessarily a bargain.
Review: Long Shadows Vintners Pirouette Columbia Valley 2012
Long Shadows is a great idea. Build a state of the art facility, source from the finest vineyards in Washington State, and hire famous winemakers
Budget Wine: Shannon Ridge Wrangler Red Lake County 2012
All wine, if it isn’t flawed, smells like grapes. I want a wine, even a budget wine, to give me something more. This wine has
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