Gamay grape’s charms extend beyond Beaujolais
Gamay is a grape associated with Beaujolais, but delicious gamay wines also come from the Loire Valley, such as the 2009 Domaine de la Charmoise
Two reds to take the snap out of winter
Here are two red wines that will help maximize the pleasure of holiday parties while minimizing the pain of cold weather. Brunello di Montalcino is
Think pink for New Year’s Champagne
New Year’s Eve parties are sparkling affairs that glow warmer with a glass of rose’ champagne or sparkling wine. Earlier this month, the Wine Media
Kiwi expertise extends to pleasing pinot noir
New Zealand is best known for its sauvignon blanc wines, but it also produces flavorful good-value pinot noirs, such as the 2008 Brancott Vineyards Marlborough.
Flavorful Chianti ideal for Italian feast
Castello Banfi is a well-known Tuscan winery, and its newest Chianti Classico wines, brought only recently to the American market, offers quality and value. While
Rose’s and ports to tantalize your love
Sensual sparkling rose’s and roses and silky tawny port with decadent chocolates are both wonderful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Domaine Carneros Brut Rose’Cuvee de
Versatile, well-priced syrah for winter nights, summer days
The 2009 Domaine Bassac Cotes du Thongue Syrah delivers quality and good value. Cotes du Thongue is a wine growing section in France’s Languedoc region,
Full-bodied aglianico erupts with black fruit flavors
Wine lovers unfamiliar with aglianico will want to try more after tasting the 2005 Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico. In 1986, the Capaldo and Ercolino
New World pinot noir still made from old vines
Two weeks ago, I opened a bottle of the 2009 Bodega Chacra Barda pinot noir expecting another disappointing New World pinot noir. Instead I was
A Barbaresco that’s worth the wait, be it 3 hours or 3 years
In a world of $100 bottles of Barbaresco, the reasonably priced cellar-quality 2006 Ceretto Asij Barbaresco is a rare gem. Ceretto is a story about