Mulvihill’s cellar door was always open
One of the greatest wine cellars in the world—full disclosure: I helped build it—is in Hamburg, New Jersey, the result of the late-in-life passion of
These perfectly priced wines are cause for celebration
Budgeting for your holiday party is easier when you select these well-made wines that also are a good value. Starting the party with a sparkling
Domaine Chandon’s sparklers are Napa Valley stars
I got reacquainted over the Thanksgiving weekend with Domaine Chandon’s Etoile sparkling wines. Domaine Chandon was the first winery in Napa Valley founded by a
Gifts for the oenophile on your list
If you have a friend, colleague or client that is interested in wine, here are some gift suggestions that will be remembered. You can give
Get the New Year’s party bubbling with rose’ Champagne
New Year’s Eve party planning is in high gear, and I’ll make my contribution with a selection of rosé Champagnes I tasted two weeks ago
Alternatives to Champagne’s pricey bubbles
You can celebrate New Year’s Eve well without dipping into next year’s budget with these reasonably priced sparkling wines. Champagne comes from the Champagne region,
Piccini Chianti is a palate, and wallet-friendly, treat
Starting the New Year with the good value 2011 Piccini Chianti and 2009 Piccini Chianti Classico will salve the conscience and the checking account when
Younger generation continues Friuli excellence
Like father, like daughter. Patrizia Felluga’s father Marco Felluga is the internationally recognized winemaker and owner of two of Italy’s outstanding wineries: Russiz Superiore and
Banfi leads the way with Brunello di Montalcino
The 2007 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is an excellent wine from an outstanding vintage in a wine area that it was a major contributor
“Rescued” vintage results in rich sauvignon blanc
Sometimes when you drink a winery’s less famous wine, you have a delightful surprise, as I did with the 2011 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc. Cakebread