Sauvignon Blancs For Summer
Ken The Sauvignon Blanc wine samples we received this year included two which were exceptional.  Both are at a higher price point, but are definitely worth the investment. These wines…
Kens Wine Guide Tasting Panel
Mid-Priced Malbecs Offer Good Value
We recently covered a few dozen new release Malbecs. We found that many of the mid-tier priced offerings performed as well, if not better, than some of the higher priced…
Zinfandels For Grilling Season
We covered a ton of Zins over the last 4 months and several of them scored in the 90+ point range. We will highlight these gems below.  There are…
Syrahs That Sing To You!
We tasted a lot of terrific Syrah and Shiraz options this winter. The quality of most of the wines was easily Very Good or better. There were very few throw…
Petite Sirah Deserves More Respect And Attention
I love Petite Sirah. When made right it can be extraordinary and it is hardly Petite. It is big and bold and in your face. However, the best ones have…
Give A 90 Point Cabernet for Christmas
This is the year to give the wine lover in your life a great High End Cab based wine for Christmas. Why? The economy stinks. So why is that a…
Highly Rated Cabernets For All Budgets
During the last few months we reviewed several Cabs in the $10 to $49 range. Several performed very nicely and most were recommended. Our tastings spoke well of the quality…
Marvelous Merlots
Merlot is one of my favorite food wines. It is very easy to drink, approachable, and goes well with just about all red meat meals. The very best Merlots do…
Yummy Riesling and Dessert Wines
Riesling is the noble grape that probably has received the least amount of attention in the past. That may be changing. Exposure to this grape is growing and with regions…
The World of Chardonnay is Changing
Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in America. But the world of Chardonnay is changing. I personally didn't think a change was needed, but like most success stories, the…