Grenache is usually a blending grape in France, but across the border in Spain it is a standalone varietal producing rich, deeply concentrated wine, especially
Category: Wine Reviews
Vino De Eyzaguirre “Wine in the Sack” Syrah Colchagua Valley 2012
Nostalgia is something to be avoided especially when what you long for is unworthy—such as a bottle of red wine enrobed in a straw basket.
Budget Wine: Skeleton Grüner Veltliner Burgenland 2013
Their marketing is clearly aimed at the dead among us. But if you’re feeling life slipping away this “gru-vee” will give you a reason to
Wine Review: Weise and Krohn Valtorto 2011 Red Blend Douro
I’m fascinated by the capacity of wine to evoke ideas and images. It is not true of every wine, but some have sufficient personality and
Budget Wine Review: Guenoc Chardonnay 2013 California
Guenoc is Langtry Estates entry level wine which is now part of the Foley Family stable of wineries. It’s a widely available supermarket wine produced
Nederberg Cabernet 2011 Winemaster’s Reserve Western Cape South Africa
South Africa makes some fine Cabernet but at the low end of the price range quality is uneven. Nederberg has two centuries of winemaking behind
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 