In previous posts about the wines I’ve been drinking during my time in California, I’ve tried to emphasize that there is also good wine being made in California and other parts of the US beyond Napa. Exploring California wine outside of Napa leads you to more diversity in varieties and styles along with cheaper prices. Likewise, visiting wineries outside of Napa also saves you money on tasting fees and brings more adventure exploring new wineries, restaurants and local attractions. Continue reading
Author: winediplomats
Wine Review: Bordeaux 10 Years Apart
In a past post, I talked about how it’s important to revisit wines, producers, vintages, etc., so I want to check in on the 2005 Bordeaux vintage but also compare it to a similar Bordeaux wine 10 years younger. Continue reading
Wine Review: Pinot Noir from the Americas
Living in Chile, Chilean Pinot Noir is one of my go-to bargain wines, but I’m always open to tasting other contenders for best value Pinot and to comparing Chilean Pinot Noir to other regions. Continue reading
Wine Review: Washington State GSM v. Priorat
Since I’m in California for a month, I’ve been trying to explore wines from all parts of California and the US. I found this Washington State GSM, so I decided to see how it compares to a Priorat Garnacha based wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Nebbiolo beyond Barolo
I am a big fan of Barolo, but how does the Nebbiolo grape do outside of its home in Piedmont? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from Exotic Places
Wine is produced all over the world. Some areas are relatively new to wine while some places have a long history of winemaking, but are still not easy to find in most markets like the four wines I’m reviewing here. Hence, I’m still labeling these wines as being from “exotic,” lesser-known wine regions. All are less than $25. Continue reading
Wine Review: California Cabernet (Not Just Napa)
I’m back in my home-state California for a month, so I had to drink some California Cabernet. However, I wanted to talk about California Cabernet beyond Napa. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exotic Varietals Around the World
Fellow wine explorers! Here are some reviews of exotic varietals I’ve never tasted before. Are any of them worth stocking up on? Continue reading
Wine Review: American vs. German Riesling
How does a Riesling from New York and Washington State compare to a standard-bearing German Riesling? Continue reading
Wine Review: Old Vine Zinfandel Field Blends
To add to a previous post on Chilean Zinfandel, I decided to do an Old Vine California Zinfandel Field Blend Taste Off while I’m in California. Beyond Zinfandel, these bottles represent the heritage of California winemaking and wine all over the world for that matter. Continue reading