I’m continuing to explore Italian wine regions and native varieties. This time we’re looking at Friuli in the northeast corner of Italy bordering Slovenia and Austria. I tasted some classic varieties along with the rare Vitovska and Cianorie varieties. Continue reading
Joseph Swan is one of the pioneers of California wines. Yet, the prices for their classic wines have not gone through the roof like many of their neighbors. Continue reading
Everyone knows that Pinot Noir is Oregon’s flagship grape variety. However, the state’s top white variety is quickly becoming Chardonnay. Continue reading
Last week, I got to taste a lineup of cult Beaujolais wine producer, Jules Desjourney. Here are my impressions. Continue reading
Chile now has the world’s most southern wines. Let’s explore some fairly new labels from Chilean Patagonia. Continue reading
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
German Sekt hasn’t always had the best reputation, but there are some worth seeking out.
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Beyond the bottom shelf supermarket Chardonnay from South America, there are also some higher quality Chardonnays too. 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
Whenever I come home to California, I like to explore lesser known Californian producers, regions and varieties. If you’re looking to find something else besides Napa Cab and save some money, here are the highlights of what I tasted, including a bonus review on wine from Hawaii. Continue reading