I am still boycotting Champagne due their trade association’s shabby treatment of the blogger Champagne Jayne. Most people boycott Champagne because of the price tag.
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: The Original Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon California 2013
I did not want to like this wine. It’s from E.J. Gallo after all and what the world does not need is another Gallo wine.
Wine Review: Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec Reserva Mendoza 2011
The quality of Malbec coming out of Argentina can be uneven, but this one is flat-out gorgeous. Sumptuous dark, berry aromas are bolstered with raisin,
Budget Wine: Smashberry Red Blend Central Coast 2012
Another week, another generic wine, just a cut above ordinary. A mix of black cherry and raspberry on the nose, topped off with a bit
Aging Report: Beringer Knight’s Valley Meritage 2008
Napa gets all the acclaim but Sonoma is no slouch when it comes to growing the Bordeaux varietals. 2008 was a solid vintage for Sonoma
Wine Review: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
I love Chianti for one reason. The good ones have dusty, baked earth notes that remind me of country roads on warm summer days. It’s
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