WINE WITH…Spaghetti Pure & Simple I know, I know—pasta preparations aren’t usually categorized as the type of exciting foods...
Wine With… Indian Inspired Spicy Lamb Chops
Wine With... Indian Inspired Spicy Lamb Chops I love lamb chops for many reasons. They cook quickly and simply. They...
The World’s First Port House
In 1638 a variety of notable events occurred around the world. To put a bit of historic perspective on the era I offer...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Howell Mountain – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
I have little doubt that this plush and luscious Cabernet will continue to evolve if you want to keep it cellared for a...
Paul Jaboulet Ainé, Côtes du Rhône Blanc (Rhône Valley, France) 2022
Parallèle 45 is a charming and easy going white wine to be enjoyed in all seasons, but it may be particularly...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The Napa Valley 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, rich, and fairly complex red wine with a nice long finish. It...
Chappellet, Carneros (California) Chardonnay 2021
With its charm and elegance this is a Chardonnay that will fit tastily into a range of different dining experiences, from...
Peteglia, Montecucco DOCG (Italy) Sangiovese 2019
Petaglia is an outstanding wine that shows off a treasure trove of cassis, cherries, blackberries, hints of minerality and...
Vignerons Laudun Chusclan, Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun (Rhône Valley, France) 2022
This delightfully refreshing white is crisp yet full of flavor, which makes it a perfect summer wine. Bright...
Paraduxx, Napa Valley (California) 2020
Paraduxx red blend is dominated by Cabernet Franc, and it reflects the hot, sunny weather that hugged the Napa Valley in...
Becker Vineyards, Texas Hill Country (Texas) Barbera 2019
This red wine from Texas has a lot going for it. Among its many charms it offers a smooth texture plus easygoing...
Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (Italy) 2020
Masciarell’s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2020 is a medium-bodied red wine that is mellow and comfortably dry, with...