This is a simple, fruity wine but structured and refreshing—a good value. Black cherry with vanilla and nutmeg on the nose, it lacks complexity but
Tag: Monterey County
Bonny Doon Clos de Gilroy Grenache Monterey County 2013
As usual, Bonny Doon delivers flavor along with depth and a dash of irony. On the first approach I could swear someone put Capri Sun
Battle of the Budget Rieslings: Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Monterey County 2012 vs. Hogue Columbia Valley 2012
It has become a truism that we live in a world awash in quality wine at good prices—a fact to which these two Rieslings testify.
Craftwork Pinot Noir Monterey 2009
What’s Up with Wilfred Wong? On short notice, I needed a wine to take to a party—not too expensive, familiar enough to please a diversity
Cameron Hughes 2009 Lot 251 Arroyo Seco Rhone Blend
The business model for the Cameron Hughes Lot Series is a win for consumers. They buy surplus wine or wine grapes from good producers at
Wine Review: Pear Valley Cabernet Franc 2005
It is always a tricky matter to judge when to open an aged wine. Too soon and the wine may not have developed the bouquet
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 