Lighter red from Italy is perfect for spring dining
When spring arrives, it's time to change to a lighter red wine like the 2007 Nardi Rosso di Montalcino. In 1893, Francesco Nardi arrived in
Affordable debut from Rhone Valley
New wines appear continuously, but rarely with the pedigree and quality of Maison Nicolas Perrin 2007 St. Joseph. Maison Nicolas Perrin combines members from two
William Fevre captures Chablis’ flavorful essence
Last week, warm days gave us a taste of what's ahead, and how refreshing a glass of 2008 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux would
Sparkling Spanish pinot noir beguiles the senses
A great-value sparkling wine for summer is the recently created non-vintage Codorníu Pinot Noir Brut Cava. Codorníu is located in Spain’s Penedès region, about 75
Moulin-Tacussel makes the most of the excellent ’07 harvest
If you're looking for an outstanding wine in a great vintage, focus on the 2007 Domaine Moulin-Tacussel Chateauneuf-du-Pape.In 1976, Robert and Annette Moulin purchased Henri
You can’t go wrong with 2009 Bordeaux
Fourth in a four-part series I finished my five-day exploration of Bordeaux's 2009 vintage with two blind tastings in St.Emilion. Like its neighbor Pomerol, St.Emilion
Merlot is marvelous in 2009 Bordeaux vintage
Third in a four-part series In October, I ate the grapes from the vines and sorting tables at the châteaux in Bordeaux. If you were
“Extraordinary” 2009 Bordeaux from Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion
Second in a four-part series The third morning of my 2009 vintage tasting tour found me in Pessac-Leognan, a sub-appellation created in 1987 from the
Bordeaux’s 2009 vintage may live up to promise
In October, I reported on Bordeaux's harvest of concentrated fruit-flavored grapes. At that time, I wondered whether the wines would have the required tannins and
Rescued grape becomes gratifying red
If you're looking for an alternative to the cabernet sauvignon-merlot routine, try this new red wine made from an ancient grape: Albino Armani's 2006 Casetta.