Gordon Estate 2009 Syrah, Columbia Valley
Another winery has opted to change its name and cause great confusion in the marketplace. Gordon Brothers Winery, which has earned a large following over …
The World
Bodegas Briego 2009 Crianza, Ribera del Duero
Bodegas Briego is an obscure winery from one of the greatest wine regions in the world, the Ribera del Duero. The winery was founded in the …
Michele Chiarlo 2007 “Tortoniano” Barolo
Barolo is the luxury that no one should do without. In the world of wine, it is like royalty. When a bottle of Barolo is …
Emina 2005 Atio
Ribero del Duero is one of the top wine regions in Spain. At its heart is what has been dubbed “the golden mile”. Many of …
La Fin Du Monde by Unibroue
The more I taste beers from Canada’s rising micro brews the greater my respect. They embrace the quality of North American grains and hops, and …
Hubert Veneau 2011 Pouilly Fume
The way to not sell to an American is by telling him that a wine is served to politicians. We especially (and by “We” …
Elk Cove 2009 “Five Mountain Vineyard” Pinot Noir
Here is one for the Pinot geeks of the world. Located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, Five Mountain is one of the original Willamette Valley vineyards, …
Budweiser is taking on Philly Craft Brews
From the Inquirer: Philadelphians are buying more craft beer than ever, but the region’s brewmasters are bracing for the biggest name in beer to move …
Another Important Vote
Come Monday, October 27, members of the Brunello Consortium will vote whether or not to change the appellation regulations that have governed Brunello wines for …
Tobacco Heiress’s Wine Cellar up for Auction
Doris Duke, the “richest little girl in the world”, famously avoided the press by shunning the spotlight and refusing interviews. No matter, she still made …
Chateau Liot 2005, Sauternes
From perhaps the most famous sweet-wine region in the world comes this wildly affordable sticky. We’ve recommended it before and are unashamed to do so …
Wines of The World, for Ameriprise, 7/16/08
Buitenwerwachting 2006 “Beyond”, Constantia (SAfr.) Concho y Toro 2006 Marquis de Cas Concha Chardonnay, Pirque (CH) Falesco 2005 Merlot, Umbria (IT) Ch.Tour de Guiet 2004 …
New Year’s Resolution: Buy Wider, Buy Smarter
This is typically the time of year when we all engage in a bit of reflection: What we did right over the course of the …
A Brief Reprieve
Earlier this week, while we were enjoying that brief, sudden, sodden stint of surprisingly spring-y weather, I found myself craving a nice cool glass of …
Wines of The World,for Water For People, 6/25/08
Gunderloch 2005 Riesling, Rheinhessen (GER) Steenberg 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SAfr.) Concho y Toro Marques de Cas Concha 2006 Chardonnay, Pirque (CH) Falesco 2005 Merlot, …
Across the Pond & Across the Wine Lake
This just in from Reuters. U.S. to become world’s biggest wine market: study PARIS – The United States is set to overtake France in the …