For everyday wines under $15 you can’t expect greatness—the economics of winemaking do not permit it. But what I look for are hints of originality,
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: The Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon California NV
Courtesy of E.J. Gallo. Simple blackberry with earth undertones, smells like a cab. Fruit forward and very juicy on the palate, a smooth mouthfeel, with
Wine Review: Trisaetum Dry Riesling Ribbon Ridge Estate Willamette Valley 2013
Riesling is a bit of a mystery. Intensely aromatic, with bright fresh fruit, a rich mouthfeel, and bracing acidity, it should be everyone’s favorite white
Budget Wine: Algorithm Red Blend California NV
This is a mystery wine. There is a website with one wine and no information. It is vinted and bottled by WX Wine Company—no website,
A Eulogy: The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Yamhill 1990 RIP
On Saturday, January 24, 2015 at approximately 6:00 P.M. the very last bottle of this fine Pinot Noir was poured. I claim to know this
Budget Wine: Jellybean Cabernet Sauvignon Pays D’Oc 2011
The French get their wine reputation from the storied vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but they make their money in southern France where they can
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 