Sweetly, gently fruity, and glossy on the palate with soft tannins on the finish, this is my idea of comfort wine. There’s...
Three Days in Paso Robles: Part II
In my last blog I described some of my favorite places to eat and sleep in Paso Robles. This time I’d like to...
Three Days in Paso Robles
My friend Susan looked perplexed when I told her I was heading off to spend a couple of days in Paso Robles. ...
TintoNegro, Mendoza (Argentina) 2010
As dark as its name suggests (Nero is Spanish for “black”), this is an intriguingly luscious wine created by...
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Wahluke Slope (Washington) Malbec 2008
Malbec is proving to be one of Washington state’s most promising grapes, and Chateau Ste. Michelle’s rendition...
Laurent Miquel, Languedoc (France) Syrah 2010
Full and fruity, with bing cherry flavors, hints of mocha and a dose of spice, this very savory Syrah has immense...
Tormentoso, Paarl (South Africa) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Tormentoso delivers a lot of taste for a relatively modest price. A gutsy, fruit forward, entirely modern,...
Oh Tannin Balm
I was interested to read recently in The New York Times that adding milk to black tea reduces the effect of the antioxidants,...
De Loach, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2010
De Loach’s 2010 Pinot Noir is noteworthy for its sophistication and food-friendly character. With whiffs of...
Woodenhead, Russian River Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2009
No surprise, really, that this is such a superb wine given that Woodenhead’s owner, Nikolai Stez, began his career...
Davis Family, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2009
Firm, fresh and complex, this wine is a delectable example of what good California Pinot can be. It has just the...
Pezzi King, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Old Vine Zinfandel 2010
Lush and ripe, this Zinfandel is a riot of dark berry, plum, spice and oak flavors. Zin lovers will appreciate the...