Category: Wine Reviews
Bodega Carlos Pulenta, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
Beginning a new winery venture in a region with a long history of viticulture provides the aspiring new winery the
Bodega Weinert, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
There’s new world wineries. There’s old world wineries. And then there are wineries that have been around for so long
Reviews of Argentinean Wine: Part III
When I go traveling to a new wine region, in order to learn the most about the wines there, I
Viña Alicia, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
I came to Argentina in search of greatness. Specifically, I wanted to find the Malbec that would knock my socks
Reviews of Argentinean Wine: Part II
For two weeks I’ve been trying every Argentinean wine I can get my hands on. I’ve also tried hard to
Bodega Familiar Adrover, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
I love visiting new wine regions in person. There’s nothing like wandering through the back roads of a wine region
Reviews of Argentinean Wine, Part I
When I travel to a new wine region, I try to bring a mix of serendipity and focus to the
California’s Best Syrah: Tasting The Rhone Rangers 2006
Two weeks ago, the annual Rhone Rangers tasting returned to San Francisco, bringing producers of Rhone varietals from all over
2001 Weingut Nigl “Kremsleiten” Riesling, Kremstal, Austria
I’ll be honest with you, I’m a relative newcomer to Austrian and German wines. I haven’t been drinking them for
Italy’s Best Wines: Tasting The 2006 Tre Bicchieri Winners
The wine world is crowded with authorities on just about everything. Whether they are critics or friends, wine lovers can
2004 Domaine Rimbert Rosé, Saint Chinian, Languedoc, France
It may be cold as hell in San Francisco right now, and pouring rain earlier in the day, but that
Sake From Space
Lest you forget that I am a geek at heart, in addition to being a passionate wine lover, I must
1995 Hau Xia Cabernet Sauvignon, Changli of Hebei Province, China
I’ve been wanting to try Chinese wine for a year or so, as I’ve followed the increasing growth of the
1997 Movia Pinot Nero, Brda, Slovenia
Anyone who has ever visited the far Northeast of Italy knows that things get a little wonky up there when
2000 Pride Mountain Vineyards Syrah, Sonoma
Wine is so gorgeously shareable. Bottles just beg to be drunk not by a single pair of lips but by
2001 Phillipe Ehrhart Grand Cru “Brand,” Pinot Gris, Alsace
Ever since we figured out the fermentation trick, we humans have grown a lot of grapes. Frankly we’ve lugged clippings
2004 Domaine Gaillard “Le Secret Ivre” White Wine, Vin de Pays des Collines (Rhone), France
I’m on a kick. That’s the opposite of a rut, I guess. I’m drinking a bunch of the same stuff
Napa’s Best Cabernet: Tasting The Premiere Napa Valley
Perhaps the most well known event in California wine country is a star-studded auction that takes place every summer, known
2003 Naggiar Vineyards Sangiovese, Sierra Foothills, CA
The Sierra foothills is one of California’s most under explored, and perhaps, underappreciated winegrowing regions. The Sierra Foothills AVA (American
