Tis the Carmenere Season
byTIS THE CARMENERE SEASON! Time to start thinking hearty and rich reds such Carmenere from Chile. What this grape offers is the “˜well built’…
October, 2013
Vintage Port
byVINTAGE PORT ““ A HUNDRED DOLLAR WINE TO DRINK SOMETIME AFTER 2025! The English had a custom of buying and cellaring Vintage Port at…
Great Everyday Syrah
byCusumano Syrah is a bit of a sleeper that deserves more notice. It delivers a combination of yummy richness and a tangy, rustic character….
Delicious House White!
bySome years ago a guy called Guibert bought a vineyard in Languedoc that reportedly had similar soil conditions to the top estates on Bordeaux….
Lovin’ Those Girls!
byA while ago I recommended “˜Girls’ Night Out’ Rosé, and now I’ve discovered her equally good white sister. This non-oaked Chardonnay is a perfect…
Billy’s Wine Travelogue ““ COME!
byJoin me on FRIDAY November 15th at the Gourmet Food & Wine Show. I’ll be conducting a~ fun and educational wine and picture show!…
Get Your Moscho Working!
byOne of the most overlooked light whites in the store is Moschofilero. Of course! Apart from a difficult name, it’s got a nondescript label…
Hedonistic White Californian (wine)
byThe flowery label might suggest another pretty white riding the Moscato popularity wave, but it’s not. For sure it’s pretty but there’s also lots…