Undiscovered good-value 2010 Domaine Lafage Cote Est
Roussillon is an unknown region for most wine consumers, but this area in southwestern France produces delightful, inexpensive everyday wines like the 2010 Domaine Lafage
Two great wines for barbecues and house parties from Hecht & Bannier
The 2007 Hecht & Bannier Languedoc and the 2010 Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rose’ are two good-value wines that you’ll want with your summer barbecues and
From estimable to excellent, three wines worthy of Dad
Looking for a special wine for your Father’s Day gift? Here are three from different wine regions that will evoke a lasting smile and a
Crisp California riesling pairs well with farm-fresh summer fare
Chateau Montelena is famous for its chardonnay and acclaimed for its cabernet sauvignon, but its 2009 Riesling is another well-made wine, and perfect for summer.
A patriotic toast for the Fourth of July
Fourth of July parties call for quaffable, affordable, and, of course, American wines. I like rose’ wines in the summer. They’re eye-pleasing and filled with
Toast liberte’ with three tasty French wines
If the spirit of independence continues to move you after the Fourth of July is over, why not celebrate Bastille Day, the July 14 holiday
Two blancs that are anything but basic
Basic wines made by quality-driven producers deliver pleasure and value, such as the 2009 Vincent JJ Bourgogne Blanc and the Vincent Cremant de Bourgogne The
Double harvest reaps layered sauvignon blanc
I finally found a California sauvignon blanc that made me smile. This rare gem is the 2009 Wrath San Saba Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Regular readers
Finding new favorites at a Finger Lakes reunion
Peace Corps and wine are not normally linked, but I managed to do just that last week during a trip to New York’s Finger Lakes
Ancient Spanish wine region now in ascendancy
First in a three-part series Ten years ago, I explored Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine region. With the exception of the world-famous Vega Sicilia and