South American wine conglomerate Guarachi Wine Partners, producers of this red blend, have some imaginative people in their marketing department The bottle advertises a wine
Tag: California wine
Gnarly Head Pinot Noir California 2013
Gnarly Head makes a decent commercial Zinfandel. But Pinot Noir? Should a Pinot Noir be gnarly? That soft, gentle grape with finesse and a velvet
A Grand Crus System for U.S Wines?
In France the best parcels within vineyards (or perhaps the ones with the best reputation) are known as Grand Crus, and you pay top dollar
Aging Report: Clos Du Bois Marlstone Alexander Valley 2004
If you’re wondering how over-oaked, overpriced Cabernet from Alexander Valley ages, well here is one data point. This still shows dark ruby in the glass
Budget Wine: Bogle Essential Red California 2013
Everybody’s favorite budget wine hits the sweet spot again. Bogle is known for producing varietally correct wines for around $10. A few years ago they
Budget Wine: Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon California 2013
Black cherry, straightforward grapey notes, and licorice with raisin undercurrents, this is a ripe, fruity nose, with some gentle, dusty earth notes and slight oak
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 