BLOCKBUSTER RED
Ridge’s Lytton Springs red delivers the wow so often lacking in big ticket bottles. The feeling is naturally Rhoneish due to the grape varieties…
COLOURFUL, DELICIOUS & UNDERPRICED!
Over the next few weeks I’ll be covering the Holiday needs ““ from sensible to extravagant. And a few fun side-shows. Speaking of which,…
TORRES DOES RIOJA DIFFERENTLY
When I looked up my notes on this wine from a visit to Torres in the spring they read “not typical Rioja, more earthy,…
FOR THE LOVE OF BARNYARD!
Can I tempt you with a red wine that’s a little stinky, a little raunchy, and very “˜farmyard-ish? But there’s also a delicious berry…
Gosh Josh!
CALIFORNIA CABERNET ON SALE! Many years ago California introduced a style of Cabernet that went right to the top of the charts. Traditionally Cabernet…
A RARE, UNDER-PRICED DESSERT WINE
Botrytis is the fungus (caused by Fall dampness in the vineyard) responsible for the unique “˜exotic’ flavours in Sauternes (Bordeaux) ““ the most prized…
BARGAIN-PRICED, MATURE, TRADITIONAL-STYLE CHIANTI
I’ve been having good experiences with Chianti this year, and here’s another. The appeal of this wine is the woodsy, mature quality ““ suggesting…
CLASSIC BISTRO REDS
Regular readers will know that I consider Cotes du Rhone to be the Holy Grail of red wine. The flavours and weight have a…
PICKS OF THE NOUVEAU
I realize that Nouveau wines are no longer news, and out-of-fashion in some circles. However, I’m still a fan and will be guzzling the…