Category: Wines under $20
2005 French Rabbit Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc, France
In case you hadn’t noticed, the wine packaging revolution is upon us. Or should I say, upon us again. It
Domaine de Nizas, Languedoc, France: Current Releases
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard friends say “I can’t really afford French wine.” Even after I
NV “The Big Red Monster” Red Table Wine, California
You wouldn’t believe the sort of stuff I get in the mail. Consumers are blissfully ignorant of the incredible amount
2003 Bibich Debit, Skradin (North Dalmatia), Croatia
In my last post here on Vinography I mulled, tongue-in-cheek about the impact of wine on the hallowed halls of
EOS Estate Winery, Paso Robles: Current Releases
There exist an endless number of stories about how families get into the wine business. Some (mostly in Europe) have
2005 Hook and Ladder “The Tillerman” White Blend, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
Old winemakers don’t die, they just start another label. I’ve never seen this bumper sticker on any old pickup truck
Tsuki no Katsura Junmai Daiginjo Nigori Sake, Kyoto
Little kids go through a phase where they need to put everything in their mouth. I wonder what it says
2005 Boutari Moschofilero, Mantinia (Peloponnese), Greece
OK. So I’m on a bit of a Greek wine kick these days. Trying to poke my nose into potentially
Pey-Marin Vineyards, Marin: Current Releases
I love watching the wine world evolve. In particular I enjoy seeing new wines spring up like the proverbial dragon’s
2004 Argyros Estate “Barrel Select” White Wine, Santorini, Greece
I go out of my way to taste wines from up-and-coming, out of the way, and generally obscure wine regions.
2004 Kiona Vineyards Late Harvest Riesling, Red Mountain, Washington
Frequent readers know that I’m not the greatest fan of dessert wines. Most sweet wines just don’t have enough acidity
2004 Palmina Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County
You know how some entrepreneurs seem to start businesses in their sleep? They create a company, make it profitable or
2003 Movia Ribolla Gialla, Brda, Slovenia
I am, like many of you readers, supremely lucky to be able to buy and to drink a wide variety
Cumulus Wines, Orange, Australia: Current Releases
Where exactly on earth is Orange? Sounds like the beginning of either a children’s riddle or a dirty joke. But
2001 Smith Madrone Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District, Napa
There are more legends, stories, fairytales, and fables than anyone could count which all involve some guy up on a
1994 Domaine Aux Moines Chenin Blanc, Savennieres-Roche Aux Moines, France
South-central France has many distinguishing characteristics, but the one that cannot be avoided and ignored, and certainly cannot be underestimated,
Cameron Hughes Wines, San Francisco: Current Releases
The continued evolution of the global wine marketplace has made many things possible for many people. Small regional wineries that
Drinking Pink: Notes From the RAP Pink Out Rose Tasting
When the temperatures are topping out above 90 nearly every day in San Francisco, you know it’s hot. The poor
2004 Sula Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Nashik, India
Regular readers know I jump at any opportunity to try interesting wines, especially from regions that I’m unfamiliar with. I’ve
