McManis wines are widely admired for their relative quality at a moderate price. But you do get what you pay for. Ripe blackberry and prominent
Tag: Californi Wines
Complacent California?
Long-time wine critic Fred Koeppel (one of the best in the business in my opinion) had a bit of a rant this weekend about delicious
Budget Wine: McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah California 2013
McManis produces inexpensive wines that punch well above their price, and this is no exception. The classic ripe blueberry fruit typical of Petite Sirah is
Budget Wine: Mad Housewife Cellars Merlot NV California
I like to visit the Mad Housewife on occasion just to see what she’s up to. Mad housewives can be entertaining as long as you
Four Vines Petite Sirah “The Skeptic” Paso Robles 2011
I’ve always enjoyed Four Vines because their wines have personality which their marketing emphasizes with names such as Truant, Biker, and Maverick. Apparently, their new
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 