This is what I think of as a Lolita wine: It has the energetic charm, silky plumpness and spicy-feral fragrance of...
Doga Delle Clavule, Morellino di Scansano (Tuscany, Italy) Sangiovese 2013
As fresh and vibrant as the autumnal wind currently sweeping away the excesses of hot, heavy summer weather, this toothsome wine...
Renwood, Amador County (California) 2012
Lush and concentrated, with a pleasant hoist of tartness to counterbalance both the ripe fruit and the alcohol, the 2012...
Tooth and Nail, Paso Robles (California) 2012
Rather than communicate my own tasting notes here let me simply share the comments of a friend who joined me in tasting a group...
Oysters to the Rescue
If you’re an oyster enthusiast as well as a wine lover I’m sure you’ll agree with me that one of the best...
Mont-Ferrant, Cava (Spain) 2010
With its light, dainty bubbles and crisp, clear, clean flavors this is a fine fizz not just for celebration, but also for...
L’Ecole No. 41, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2012
From one of Washington state’s most venerable and respected wineries, this wine (blended from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,...
Our Daily Wine, California (United States) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
This is an easy-sipping, fruity Cabernet that will have special appeal for wine drinkers who value a reasonable price tag and...
A Long Time Coming: Artisanal American Vermouth
In view of the fact that sales of artisanal vermouth in the United States skyrocketed in 2014, making vermouth one of the...
EOS, Central Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Dark and dangerously gulpable, this Cabernet offers a riot of fruit flavors and evocative textures. The tannins are well...
The American Plate
“In some respects, the past is another country…with flavors all its own that are well worth exploring,”...
Pepper Bridge, Walla Walla Valley (Washington) 2012
Polished and elegant, with plenty of ripe fruit character, this expressive red blend from Washington state is well balanced and...