Bodega Montecillo 2010 Reserva Rioja
One of the first wineries in Rioja. Well, other than the medieval farmers who aged their wines in gutted-out pig skins. Located in the Rioja Alta region, Montecillo is an important …
Delille Cellars 2013 “D2” Columbia Valley
Delille Cellars’ D2 is a “must-try” wine. First, the history behind this bottle: The winery was one of the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Columbia Valley. Since the …
Recipes from the Wine School
Chorizo and Lentil Soup 1 cup tocino (chopped bacon) 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 carrots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cured chorizo, chopped 1 cup chicken …
Smashberry 2013 White Wine Central Coast
This is how wine is done today. A small family-run winery with a web of brands and subsidiaries. This bottling is produced by Turn Key Wines, which is itself owned by …
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 …
Holiday Wine Guide
Holiday Wine Guide Wine 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 …
Antica 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak
12 Sommelier Candidates Review the Same WineOur Level IV Sommelier candidates were required to submit tasting notes for several wines, including the fantastic Antica 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa …
Marques de Casa Concha 2014 Carmenere, Peumo
Carménère was the Cabernet Sauvignon of the 1820’s, and Bordeaux was it’s Napa. In the sweetness that is South America, Chile is now the new Napa. And Carménère is the new …
Cadaretta 2013 “SBS” Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley
Cadaretta Wines is a new winery with a long history; It was founded in 2008 as an offshoot of Anderson & Middleton, a logging company founded in 1899.Their wines follow the path that many …
Recipes from the Wine School
Dishes are from our food & wine pairing classes. Roasted Pork with Plum Chutney Chutney can be made up to one week ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving. 1 …
Schild 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley
Schild has been producing some legit wines for some time now. There was a peak in 2011 where the wines got so intense they could blow the brain of a wine …
Brandlin 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder Estate
Using Statistics to Find a Great Wine Want to know the secret to find a wine that EVERYONE in the wine trade thinks is amazing? Find a wine that more than …
Bodegas Ego 2012 “Infinito” Jumilla
Wow. Wow. WOW. It’s hard to use words like unctuous without sounding like an idiot. It’s hard to say brilliant and amazing and perfect without sounding like a dispossessed lover seeking …
Chairman’s Selections: A Buying Guide for PLCB Wine & Spirits
We’ve been buying wine for the school and our newsletter for nearly twenty years. We’ve learned a thing or two over that time. Want to learn our secrets to buying great wine …
Finger Lake Wineries
The Best Wineries of the Finger LakesThe heart of New York’s wine country is the Finger Lakes. This region produces some of the finest wineries found in the United States. From …
Terlato 2010 “Devils’ Peak” Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley
Terlato isn’t really a winery. It’s a family-run wine import/distribution company that also owns wineries in California and Italy. We’ve reviewed their wines in the past and have seen an impressive …