Have a Wine Tasting Party!
byWant to conduct your own Wine by Mood tasting? Here’s a little shopping list that won’t fail you ““ covering all styles. I poured…
Chile
Amazing $12.50 Pinot!
byMUST GET! While Chile’s strength is with the warm-climate, big reds, some producers are crafting appealing Pinots. At amazing prices. Leyda is not only…
New Star for Thanksgiving
byPinot Grigio is usually crowd-pleasing and a bit plain. The wine equivalent of easy listening music. However, some producers push the envelope and substitute…
Fab Sinky Pinot under $10
byYep, here’s a FAB STINKY PINOT for less than $10 Stinky, farmyard aromas are a traditional characteristic of Pinot. They’re not for everyone of…
Good News for Pinot Fans
byChile may yet become the answer to Pinot lovers prayers. Quality and affordability. This new offering from Errazuriz is an exciting mix of warm…
Amazing $12 Chardonnay
byCono Sur never ceases to amaze and delight. Wine-wise and price-wise. While Chile is home base, so many of their wines come with an…
Wine for Asparagus
byWINE FOR THE ASPARAGUS SEASON ““ TWO SIDES OF SAUVIGNON Sauvignon Blanc is associated with asparagus because of its herbaceous, green grass personality. And…
Yummy with an Edge
byI’m not as big a fan as some of Chile’s plummy reds, but I like Carmen’s Carmenere. Not just for the fun of saying…
Holiday Whites @Vintages part 2
byVINTAGES WHITES FOR THE HOLIDAYS $15 ““ $28 . . . classy Chardonnay If you’ve stopped drinking Chardonnay, you’re missing out on this…