Wine Gift Ideas
Napa Valley Maps from VinousHere’s something for the wine geek in your circle. Vinous has published a cutting-edge series of vineyard maps. These are not whimsical maps crafted to be hit …
Gift Guide
Holiday Wine Guide
Holiday Wine GuideWine is a significant part of every holiday celebration. We serve them at dinner parties and give them away as gifts. As the holidays are upon us, here are some wine-buying …
The Wine Guide
I have divided this wine guide into several mildly amusing chapters. As always, I selected each wine for its high quality and good pricing. I’ve included over 20 wines in this list, …
Wine Reviews
William Cole “Albamar” Chardonnay, Chile A touch of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice on the palate, along with some exotic fruits. Remains fresh and bright and crisp, like an Asian pear. Not …
Wine Reviews
For a new edition, you can register here: Wine Review NewsletterRocca di Frassinello Poggio alla GuardiaAn unoaked Merlot/Cabernet blend from Tuscany. Roast plums and chocolate with dusty tannins. Delicious and simple. …
Wine Gift Guide
The Party GiftPeachy Canyon “Incredible Red” ZinfandelIt’s big, it’s jammy, it’s easy. Nothing says drunken holiday party like a half dozen of these puppies. Not responsible for any drunken acts of, …
Wine Reviews
To get a fresh copy, go here: the wine school newsletter. Tedeschi “Capitel san Rocco” Valpolicella Superiore RipassoIt has the ripeness and body to appeal to a mass audience and sports …
A Wine Cellar Fit for a Queen
Props to the British government: its wine cellar reportedly holds bottles valued more than $1.3M from the likes of Chateaux Lafite, Margaux, and Mouton Rothschild. The wines are apparently at the …
Wine Reviews
Paul Lehrner “Cuvée Claus,” MittelburgenlandThis blend of Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch exhibits all the berry and spice character you’d expect as well as a lighter frame that makes it all go down …
Wine Gift Recommendations
These wines will make great gifts and will be enjoyable by a wide range of wine enthusiasts.You can find these wines using the Wine Finder. If you live near Philly, a …