Wine Gifts
Wine Books The Wine Bible, Second Edition by Karen MacNeil Back in 2000, the Wine Bible was a revelatory publication. It transcended the usual wine drivel; Karen offered real information in a …
Gift Guide
The Seven Types of Corkscrews
Types of Corkscrews Corks slowly became the most prominent bottle stoppers during a long three-hundred-year period between 1600 and the early 1900s. And with cork, came many types of corkscrews. With …
Top Picks for Wine Books
Wine is all about knowledge. If you are drawn toward the world of wine, then there are two things you will need: a good book and a corkscrew. The more you …
Wine Gift Ideas
If you’ve ever found yourself shopping for a wine-lover, you’ll know that it’s a lot harder than one might think. And with so many gifting options available, the last thing to …
Wine Reviews
Bodegas Gormaz Ribera del Duero Crianza With Rioja, the region of Ribero Del Duero produces some of the world’s best tempranillo-based wines. This is a spectacular value for this quality. Full-bodied with …
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Cuatro Rayas “Nocturna” Rueda Classic verdejo from northwest Spain. Aromas of tulip and guava are enticing, but it’s the crunchy acid and orange-fennel flavors that make this a winner. If you’re …
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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley A classic style of Napa Cabernet. I really love the cardamom, black olive, and eucalyptus notes here. Medium-bodied and restrained, this works very well with grilled …
Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Wine Reviews These highly rated wines are both classy and gift-worthy. For more, check out all our wine reviews. here. Bodega Pujanza 2015 “Hado” Rioja 2015 was an exceptionally warm year, with …
Wine Reviews
Wine Reviews These highly rated wines are both classy and gift-worthy. As always, for the full list of current reviews, check out our wine ratings and reviews. Chateau St. Jean Reserve Chardonnay …
Gift Guide from the Wine School
Wine School of Philadelphia The irony of my job is that I’d probably drink a lot more if it weren’t for the high caliber of our students. Self-obsessed wine snobs depress me, …
Wine Reviews
 Mazzei Belguardo Serrata Toscana Belguardo’s vineyards are on the Tuscan coast, much warmer than the more traditional vineyards in the central hills. This makes for some very modern, ultra-ripe versions of Sangiovese, …
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Tormaresca “Trentangeli” Castel del Monte I am a big fan of Aglianico, but it isn’t a crowd-pleaser. It’s more like the Metallica of the wine world. Even some of our sommelier …
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Robert Young Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Scion Estate in Alexander Valley This is a classic. Aromas of Earl Grey tea and hibiscus are balanced with fresh mint and tobacco. The wine is …
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El Molet Jumilla This bottle is something of an ugly duckling. The first few years of its life, it was a bit green-toned and abrasive. That can happen to grapes …
Wine Gift Ideas
A Perfect Wine & Chocolate Pairing Everyone loves getting fed. You could whip up a three-course meal, but that’s not a quick gift. If you want all the glory without all …
Wine Reviews
Zotovich Estate Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Taut red fruit with layers of wild rose and honeysuckle. It is a lithe expression of Pinot Noir that offers great finesse and clarity. …
