AROUND THE WORLD WITH PINOT GRIGIO
byWhile Italy is the home of Pinot Grigio, almost every region is now offering a version of this popular grape variety. Below is a…
September, 2017
GOOD, CHEAP REFRESHMENT
bySummer gulping (and SURE! it’s STILL SUMMER!) calls for low cost wines with a good whack of refreshment. Such as Spinelli’s Chardonnay ““ which…
THE NEW STYLE OF VINHO VERDE
bySome wineries in the Vinho Verde region are move away from the light, simple refresher style to a more medium-bodied white to compete on…
STRICTLY FOR…
by~ …GAMAY & PINOT FANS The Passe-tout-grains designation for Burgundy Gamay/Pinot blends is now called Coteaux Bourguignons. At least now people know it’s from Burgundy….
Try Something New
byTHE BENEFIT OF TRYING NEW THINGS A winery owner once told me that his company invested a third of their budget on innovation. “It…
CLASSIC CHIANTI ““ THE ORIGINAL
byMy first sip of this wine took me back a few decades in time when Chianti and Tuscan reds in general were lighter, more…
SPICY, SMOKEY, SMOOTH, SEXY…on sale!
byRegular readers know that I’ve always positioned Rioja as the no-brainer, seductive red. And here is a quintessential example. So over-the-top that the experience…
Everyday Pinot on Sale!
byAN AMAZINGLY GOOD TEN DOLLAR LIGHT RED FOR FALL GULPING Imagine some lovely Pinot-style strawberry flavor, zest and charm for ten bucks! No, it’s…