red wine
Hess Family Wine Estates: 2016 Lion Tamer, Red Blend
For quite some time, Hess Family Wine Estates has been one of my favorite sources for excellent wine values. Lion Tamer, red blend is a natural fit for the family’s…
Three Finger Jack Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a big, dense wine with substantial tannins that are nicely balanced by crisp acidity. It’s bold and well-structured, with black fruit flavors of blackberries, black cherries, currants, cassis,…
Orin Swift Wines
In my opinion, David Swift Phinney – founder and winemaker at Orin Swift wines – is one of the most talented and innovative wine producers in this country. According to…
Etude Pinot Noir
If you’re in the market for a great holiday gift for a wine lover, or just looking for an excellent red wine to serve with Christmas dinner, I’d consider Etude…
Fine Wines: E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2015
The 2015 vintage red wines from E. Guigal come from a year in the Northern Rhone where conditions for grape growing were nearly perfect.
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon
If you know of a wine with the complexity, nuance and concentration of Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, priced at $16.95 or under, I’d sure like to hear about it. This…