With Lebanon yet again being bombed and invaded by Israel (a pattern that seems to keep happening every 20 years), I decided to open a bottle of Lebanese wine to be connected with the suffering all over the Middle East, to remember the beauty and kindness I experienced in the region, and as a prayer for a just peace there. Continue reading
I just got back from a weekend in Mendoza. Here are some basic tips for wine lovers visiting Mendoza. Continue reading
Although Sauvignon Blanc is a consistent variety across continents and price ranges, there are several styles of Sauvignon Blanc. Let’s compare Chile vs. the Loire. Continue reading
Riesling, the world’s greatest white wine according to many wine geeks, is best known in Germany, Austria and Alsace, France. However, there’s some Old World Riesling in Italy too. Continue reading
I found a 45 year old Hungarian red wine made during Communist rule. Is it still good or was it ever any good? Continue reading
If you’re a fan of William Fevre Chablis, you might want to try their Chilean wines for a fraction of the price. Continue reading
Malbec originates from Southwest France, where appellations like Cahors specialize in varietal Malbec. However, there’s a bit of Malbec being grown further north in central France too. Continue reading
Continuing with my series of reviews checking in on aging wines, I’m going to try a 10 year old Petite Sirah. Continue reading
Is the 2022 vintage better than the 2018 vintage in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Monovarietal Portuguese Wines
Portugal’s most famous wines are usually blends. However, I found 3 monovarietal Portuguese wines to explore, two of which are quite rare and should excite any wine geek. Continue reading