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
Tag: chardonnay
Wine Review: Crémant
Given the price of Champagne, are Crémant sparkling wines from France a good alternative? Continue reading
Wine Review: Top Down Under Wines
It’s the third year anniversary of the blog, so I decided to celebrate by opening some top wines from Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Copiapo & Huasco Valleys
Although it’s not at the top of Chile’s tourism or wine region list, the Copiapo & Huasco regions offer both natural beauty and tradition. Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from the Cautín Valley
The Cautín Valley is one of the two major valleys in the Austral (Patagonia) region of Chile along with Osorno. Although these valleys are currently unknown to most of the world, they could be the future of Chilean wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aged Pinot Noir
This is my last post about wine I had in California. The theme was aged Pinot. Does Pinot get better with age? I’ll be in Spain soon, so I’ll probably be posting more on Instagram than on here and do a summary when I get back. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Espumante v. Cava
With New Year’s day coming up, I’m comparing one of Chile’s top sparkling wines (espumantes) and a unique Cava from Spain. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean v. French Chardonnay
How does Chilean Chardonnay measure up to Chardonnay from Burgundy? Continue reading
Wine Review: Montes Sparkling Angel Brut
Viña Montes is a popular producer that many people know and love. Their Montes Alpha line provides a lot bang for the buck while their Purple Angel and Folly are many people’s favorite Chilean wines. If you like these wines, then you should try their Sparkling Angel. Continue reading
Wine Review: My Favorite Chilean Sparkling & First Brazilian Wine
If you’re looking for cheaper but exotic alternatives to Champagne, try these 2 South American espumantes (sparkling wines). Continue reading