There are thousands of grape varieties from which wine is made. But only a relative handful find their way to the international wine markets. Robert
Category: Wine Reviews
Budget Wine: Honoro Vera Garnacha Calatayud 2012
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 