Medium-priced Local Pinots
byHERE’S A BUNCH OF EASY-DRINKING, MEDIUM-PRICED LOCAL PINOT NOIRS The Pinots below can satisfy the need for reasonably-priced local ““ at least for fans…
red wine
PORTUGUESE CHIANTI!
byBeyra is a region south of Porto with a high elevation (cool climate) so the wines are the lightest of Portuguese reds. Tangy dry,…
Gamay: The Future of Affordable Local Reds!
byLocal winemakers are big fans Gamay, but it’s a “˜hard sell’ because the public don’t quite know what to make of it. To which…
Shiraz does Soulful!
byShiraz probably holds the record for most “˜converts to red wine’, but along the way it got too smooth ““ killed the fatted calf!…
Value from Veneto
byRICH RED ““ nourishing Dried fruit flavours and richness are the story with I Balzi. Think mini-Amarone. Think bold flavoured, comfort dishes. Or fireside…
Plan an Italian Night!
byMuch of our red wine drinking these days centers around the yummy and the smooth. How can you resist delicious Californians and Chileans! But,…
DUBOEUF ON SALE
byNew World regions use technology and winemaking tricks to create easy-drinking, light red wines, but for centuries the Beaujolais region has been doing it…
Spice up your weekend
byRICH RED ““ think exotic/spicy It’s no surprise that this Catalan corner of France produces wines with a very gulpable, Spanish feeling. Rich, but…
Chilean Pinot Envy
bySEMI RICH RED ““ no clothes on The Pinot police are likely to want this Chilean “˜banned’. Too pretty, too seductive ““ more Victoria’s…