Good enough for Sinatra, and even better now
A recent tasting of Soave wines reminded me how delightful they are for summer and showed that this ancient wine area has recommitted itself to
Kiwi winery offers fresh, fruity sauvignon blanc, pinot noirs
Large wineries are usually a source of bland wines, but that’s not the case with New Zealand’s Villa Maria winery. In 1961, George Fistonich leased
At the Judgment of Princeton, New Jersey wines prove competitive
Need a good American wine for your Fourth of July party? Choose one from a New Jersey winery. Respect is coming to New Jersey wines,
Wine for your Fourth of July party
Grills smoking, friends gathering and fireworks exploding are pieces of the Fourth of July mosaic. These American wines will complete your national holiday party. Your
Brane-Cantenac delivers delicious Bordeaux
I recently reunited with Chateau Brane-Cantenac an old wine friend so to speak, with a tasting of its 2008, 2009 and a barrel sample of
Beat the heat with a trio of light-bodied roses
The dog days of August have been biting early, but drinking these three chilled rose’ wines is one way to muzzle the heat. And the
Muscadet is the perfect summer wine
Recently, I had a BYOB dinner with a friend who has more than a passing knowledge of wine, but when I opened a bottle of
New hope for Gary Farrell wines
After nearly attaining cult status, Gary Farrell pinot noirs have had highs and lows during the last decade. My most recent tasting was the pleasing
In the drink with pink
Inexpensive rose’ sparkling wines are a twofer in summer: the bubbles set an instant party mood, and you get a refreshing chilled and eye-catching wine
Little-known appellations producing worthy wines
Small and relatively unknown appellations like Quincy and Pouilly-Loche' can often be the source of well-made wines at reasonable prices. Quincy is a very small