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: sangiovese
Wine Review: Napa Sangiovese vs. Tuscany
Can a Napa Sangiovese quench my Italian wine cravings? We’ll find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Great Bargain Italian Reds
During my time in California, I continued my recent obsession of exploring Italian wines. For this post, I’m highlighting 3 Italian reds worth seeking out because they are high quality, well-priced and unique. Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Wine Super-producer Antinori in Chile
If you love Italian wine, chances are you’ve tried wine from Antinori, who have been making wine in Italy since the 14th century. What you may not know is they also have a winery in Chile. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean vs. Tuscan & French Sangiovese
More and more Italian grape varietals are popping up in Chile, so I decided to try a Chilean Sangiovese and compare it to a Chianti and a French Sangiovese. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Carignan–My Proxy Italian Wine
I love Italian wine, but Chile doesn’t produce much of any Italian varietals, and imported Italian wine is hard to find and expensive. My solution during my 3+ years here: Chilean Carignan. Continue reading