Marvelous Merlots
Ken 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…
A Red Wine Tasting Experience With Andy Beckstoffer
When I was asked if we would like to speak to Andy Beckstoffer about his vineyards and the wines that are produced from his grapes, my response was a resounding…
Refreshing Sauvignon Blanc for the Summer
Over the last few months we have reviewed over 45 different Sauvignon Blancs in preparation for the summer wine drinking months. Below we recommend 25 of them as Very Good…
Wine Gifts For Dad on Fathers Day
Listed below are 10 of my favorite wine gifts. If you are looking for a gift for Dad, and he likes wine, you can’t go wrong with any of these.Â…
35 Very Good Pinot Noirs
In the last 2 months we have reviewed over 65 Pinot Noirs. The results of our large blind tasting were posted last month. In this post we will highlight the…
Plenty of Quality Pinot Noirs Available
The rise of Pinot Noir is amazing. The movie, Sideways, elevated the image and awareness of this special grape. But with every gift there is a catch. The pure economics…
Did We Find the Perfect Bottle of Wine?
Stop the presses, hold everything! That was my initial reaction when I tried the first sip of Rolf Binder's 2006 Hanisch Shiraz. As readers know, I try a lot of…
Malbec Is A Red Wine On The Rise
Malbec seems to be the hot wine among red wine drinkers these days. It's appealing, easy to drink, and in most cases affordable. Given the popularity of this grape, the…