Continuing with my series of reviews checking in on aging wines, I’m going to try a 10 year old Petite Sirah. Continue reading
Tag: Napa
Wine Review: Cabernet Comparison
Let’s compare Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, Chile and Bordeaux. Continue reading
California Off the Beaten Track Part 3
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
Wine Review: Californian v. Austrian Sauvignon Blanc
Although the wine market has been down in general, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the few varieties to see an increase in consumption recently. I want to explore 2 regions known for Sauvignon Blanc that might be a different style from what you’re used to. Continue reading
Wine Review: Napa Sangiovese vs. Tuscany
Can a Napa Sangiovese quench my Italian wine cravings? We’ll find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Best Cabernet Franc Around the World
We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the blog last weekend with the ultimate Cabernet Franc tasting. It featured 10 different Cabernet Franc wines from 10 different regions from 5 different countries and an international group of friends/wine lovers/sommeliers from 4 continents to help us drink and evaluate them all. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aged Wines for Wine Geeks
Although it’s becoming less trendy in this immediate pleasure driven world, I like aging my wines. However, if you do your research, you can find quality and interesting already aged wines for reasonable prices especially if you look at less famous vintages, producers, appellations/regions and varietals. Continue reading
Wine Review: Merlot for Wine Geeks
I found the ultimate rare Merlot for wine geeks and Bordeaux lovers. Plus, I tried some other serious Merlots. 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