South African ‘Rhone’
byDANCING WITH THE WOLVES ““ SOUTH AFRICAN EDITION OF THE RHONE RED Here’s one for all you fans of heft. A big red for…
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Deluxe Primitivo
byDELUXE PRIMITIVO ““ SHADES OF AMARONE Anyone whose been following trends in wine will know that Primitivo has joined the list of great values…
Spanish Steal
bySPANISH BEAUJOLAIS! SORT OF… Fun and fruity is the only way to describe Monseran’s Garnacha. Which is Spain’s Grenache. Which is the grape that’s…
Taste the Original
byTASTE THE ORIGINAL CABERNET FRANC Cabernet Franc’s ancestral home is in the Loire, which is in the north/west of France. By all standards, a…
Appealing Californian Red
byA VERY APPEALING CALIFORNIAN RED! Singer Dave Matthews is the latest celebrity to put his name on a wine bottle, and his Crush Red…
Serious Red
bySERIOUS RED IN A HEAVY BOTTLE Here’s a blockbuster Ripasso for fans of big reds. It’s old-style ““ earthy, rustic. A big presence, lots…
Light, but Not
byI’ve had an on-and-off relationship with Jadot’s Beaujolais. My main quibble has been the quality/price/ratio (or QPR as it’s now called, unless you’re a…
Ciro is the New Pinot
byThe Ciro region in the toe of Italy is known for its dark, dense reds, but here’s a new, modern take. Delicious fruitiness combined…
Wine With Lamb
byWHAT TO DRINK WITH SPRING LAMB? The time lapse between my first sip of this wine and the thought of grilled/roasted lamb was one…