Di Majo Norante 2002 Ramitello
This wine, made from 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico, is not for the faint of heart. The nose is a rich combination of cloves, blackberry, orange peel, and a bit of …
The Robotic Sommelier
Looks like the sommeliers of the world may soon look be run on batteries. A new wine-tasting robot has been unveiled by researchers working for NEC System Technologies in conjunction with …
Sierra de Siles 2003Tempranillo
An interestingly lolly-pop-like purple color that lightens to ruby at the edges is the first indication that this is a lighthearted wine. The nose smells strongly of cloves, and this exotic …
Finger Lakes
The never-ending quest to find the veritas in vino was the impetus for a recent trip to the Finger Lakes wineries to ascertain the New York state of wine. Maybe it …
The Wine Guide
Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Boar Vineyard One of the best Napa Valley Cabernets not to come out of Napa Valley. Yeah, it’s a trick: this is from Pope Valley, which …
The b-day gift
These days all the new wine gadgets I hear about seem to have something to do with using magnets or cosmic rays or something to make cheap wine taste better or …
