In this initial stretch of 2019, with a fresh resolutions being pursued right and left, I have a proposal: Let’s...
Lighten Up: Appreciating Loire Valley Reds
The Loire Valley is one of the world’s greatest--but most under-appreciated--sources for fresh, versatile, un-fussy...
Optimizing Wine for Summertime
Temperature is a crucial factor in wine appreciation, yet it is a factor that is insufficiently appreciated by many...
An Embarrassment of Riches: South Africa Vol. II
I returned from South Africa five weeks ago, where I spent more than seven days tasting very intensively across virtually every...
Fighting the Post-Holiday Wine Austerity Blues
February can be pretty damned grim. The holidays are officially over, now that even Super Bowl parties are in the...
Álvarez y Díez, Rueda DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Verdejo 2020
This is exceptionally good Verdejo, a variety can make very refreshing but also characterful wines from the Rueda region...
Álvarez y Díez, Rueda DO (Castilla y León, Spain) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Prior to the widespread availability of temperature-controlled fermentation vessels, the Rueda region was mostly known for...
Álvarez y Díez, Vino de la Tierra de la Castilla y León (Spain) Verdejo 2020
Among the best values I’ve tasted this year in the broad category of fresh white wines, this is impressively...
Arrocal, Ribera del Duero DO (Castilla y León, Spain) 2019
This is undoubtedly one of the strongest values I’ve tasted this year, and is quite possibly the single best red...
Arrocal, Ribera del Duero DO (Castilla y León, Spain) 2018
This high-end red from the 2018 vintage in Ribera del Duero speaks very well for the vintage, but this bottling from...
Arrocal, Ribera del Duero DO (Castilla y León, Spain) 2016
This is an obviously great wine, showing impressive density but also intricate detail and marvelous integration...
Legado del Moncayo, Campo de Borja DO (Aragón, Spain) Garnacha Blanca 2020
This is a very successful rendition of Garnacha Blanca that will excel as a summer sipper or a partner for spicy...