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Quinta Da Boa Esperança Branco
Quinta Da Boa Esperança Branco is a terrific value and one that you’ll enjoy for the remainder of summer and well into autumn.
An Outstanding Under-$20 Pinot Noir
Head High Sonoma Pinot Noir would be a slam-dunk to open and enjoy during Memorial Day barbecues with grilled meats, burgers and such.
White Wine You Will Fall in Love With at the First Taste
Jeff Cohn Cellars First Date with its gorgeous aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, peach and white flowers is going to be love at first taste.
Salwey Pinot Gris 2016
Salwey Pinot Gris is crisp and acidic with full fruit flavors and a firm mineral undercurrent. This wine offers enticing aromas of pear and lemon with opulent apple, pear, peach…
Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers
If you’re looking for a great bottle of wine to give as a gift for Christmas, here are some solid suggestions.
Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon Blanc
I have always found Pascal Jolivet wines from France to be exceptionally good values. And that’s certainly the case with the wine I’m featuring this week: Pascal Jolivet Attitude Sauvignon…
A Lovely French Rosé: Pierre Riffault Les & Hommes Rosé
A Lovely French Rosé Pierre Riffault Les & Hommes Rosé with pleasing peach and apricot aromas, along with hints of tangerine. an excellent wine to feature at your Labor Day…
Vivanco Crianza 2016
Vivanco Crianza 2016 bright red color in the glass gives way to spicy, smoky aromas of fresh red fruit. On the tongue, this young wine is fresh and fruity with…
Refreshing, Crisp Italian Wine: 2018 Zenato Lugana di San Benedetto
I’ve been on a bit of an Italian wine kick lately. That’s partly because I keep coming across wonderful wine values from Italy, like this one: 2018 Zenato Lugana di…
Florensac Picpoul de Pinet: Excellent Dry White Wine from Southern France
Unscrew the cap, pour a glass of Picpoul de Pinet, and you’ll encounter citrus aromas along with those of fruits such as pear and apple with a bit a grapefruit.…
Atrea Skid Rosé
At Park City’s new Hearth and Hill restaurant, you’ll encounter a beverage list with lots and lots of appeal. There are innovative seasonal cocktails along with classic ones, inspired…
Château Moulin de Canhaut Cru Bourgeois
When I’m in the mood for Bordeaux – which is often – I frequently turn to the value-priced Cru Bourgeois wines from Bordeaux.
Pago Winemaker Dinner
This coming Tuesday, August 7th at 7 PM, Pago restaurant founder/owner Scott Evans will host a very special “Pre-Harvest Wine Dinner” featuring Ruth Lewandowski Wines and Idlewild Wines.
Versatile and Food-Friendly Sparkling Wine: Domaine Chandon Blanc De Noirs
One of the things I love about Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs is that it is so versatile and food-friendly. I’ve sipped this wine with everything from sushi and sashimi…