2 VERY DIFFERENT REDS FROM PORTUGAL
byBeyra is a high country, cool climate, region south of Porto, so the wines have a lighter touch than most Portuguese reds. This Madeira…
Wine Picks
Please try and have these wines in the recommended context. Wine pleasure is about a match of wine and mood.
MORE NON-OAKED LOCAL CHARDONNAYS
byI recently recommended Angels Gate Non-oaked Chardonnay and here’s two more similar whites worth exploring. I expect to see more Non-oaked Chardonnay on the…
REFRESHING-STYLE CHARDONNAY
byIf you like the word Chardonnay on the label, but you want a crisp, citrussy wine, check-out Santa Julia. Wonderful aperitif or party refresher….
REASONABLY PRICED EXOTIC FRENCH WHITE
byI first discovered this wine in a country grocery store in Ireland. Honest. And people think it’s just Guinness over there. But back to…
Too Good to be True Pinot
byThe Santa Carolina winery keeps amazing me with low priced, high quality wines. For example, this Pinot has classic Burgundian delicacy and charm ““…
TAKE THIS MALBEC ANYWHERE
byEvery time I taste a Zuccardi wine I experience Italian vitality. And joy. Of course it’s combined with a touch of added ripeness from…
ROSE IN JANUARY
byIt was a cold and stormy night … and I was in the mood for a simple fish stew. Inspired by all the wonderful…
PERFECT EVERYDAY RED
byHere’s another red to add to the list or overlooked bargains from Portugal. A lovely expression of simplicity ““ neither light nor heavy, neither…
GREAT DEAL ON SAUV BLANC
byThe zingy, super refreshing Sauvignon experience is now very affordable thanks to Santa Rita from Chile. Expect a wine with the ah, ah moment…