California Wine Road Trip: 8 Must See Wineries
Ken Ah, California, America’s Golden State. There really is no place quite like it. The people, the places, and lets not forget the wine, make California any wine lovers premier destination.…
Top Merlots of 2012
We found some terrific Merlot that you will want to try this fall. The best offerings are not inexpensive, but if you love the grape, you will certainly be quite…
Top 2012 Pinot Noir Results
Extra! Extra! Read all about the great Pinot Noir wines I discovered and covered this year!! Wow, what a year for Pinots. I started this adventure in April and just…
A Visit to Oregon Wine Country…and My Top Five Reasons to Return
Where to? Ken and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Portland, Oregon, for the annual Wine Bloggers Conference put on by Zephyr Adventures and the Vincent Group Consulting. As…
The Best Sauvignon Blanc for 2012
To me, summer means it is time to break out the Sauvignon Blanc. That said, we have been covering them since May in order to get this report out by…
Zinfandel Results – Just In Time For Grilling Season
Grilling season is one of my favorite times of year and nothing complements grilled foods better than Zinfandel. My early days of wine reviewing and my passion for wine started…
Syrah and Shiraz 2012 Winners
Our annual Syrah and Shiraz tastings are some of my favorite tastings of the year. The flavor profiles I like the best include blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry. This is a…
Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting Results 2012
As many readers know, Petite Sirah is one of my favorite wines. The panel loves it as well. So every March we try to do a mini-tasting to find some…
Top Cabernets under $50 — Reviews and Recommendations
This year was a very interesting year for Cabernets under $50. The reason it was so interesting is that the 2008 Cabs at this level were such fruit bombs. Many…
Wonderful White Wines & Blends — Some Great Values Too
Our review of miscellaneous White Wines in the fall is always one of my favorite tastings. We are able to taste all the uncommon grapes. These wines will probably not…