Chilean Carignan is a must for wine geeks who want to know the diversity and quality of Chilean wines better. Let’s see how it compares to some Old World Carignan from Italy. Continue reading
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Top Alsace Pinot Noir
Being a German influenced wine region, Alsace is more known for its white wines like in Germany. However, they also make some interesting reds too. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Bordeaux Off & On the Beaten Track
I just got back from Bordeaux, where I found some classic wines and some less common ones as well. Continue reading
Wine Review: Exotic Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world’s most well-known white variety and is grown all over the world. However, I found a couple of French Chardonnays from areas not known for Chardonnay and compared them to two Chardonnays from regions more well-known for this variety. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aging Beaujolais
Can we age Beaujolais? Let’s check out a 10 year old Beaujolais to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Burgundian Sauvignon Blanc
There’s an appellation in the region of Burgundy that specializes in Sauvignon Blanc. Have you tried Saint-Bris before? Continue reading
Wine Review: Unfortified Sherry
Have you tried unfortified Sherry before? Let’s taste what they’re like. Continue reading
Wine Review: Blanc de Noirs Grenache
Although I’ve had several Grenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanca) wines, I just tried my first Blanc de Noirs Grenache white. Continue reading
Wine Review: West Coast American Pinot
Can a Washington State Pinot hold its own versus classic producers from Sonoma and the Willamette Valley? Continue reading
Wine Review: Bargain Blockbuster Bordeaux?
Bordeaux produces so much wine that there are bargains at every price point that punch above their price tag. Let’s look at a few highly rated ones. Continue reading