Washington Riesling: Great wine for Fourth of July parties
Fourth of July celebrations call for an excellent American wine like the 2007 Mercer Estates Yakima Valley Riesling. Founded in 2006, Mercer Estates is the
Opici Zinfandel Zin 91: Born in the U.S.A.
On Saturday, toast America's birthday with a glass of an American wine, the 2006 Opici Zinfandel Zin 91. If there's any renowned grape that can
Muscadet a refreshing wine for summer
In the middle of summer, wine should be light and refreshing, like the 2005Domaine de la Louvetrie Le Fief du Breil Muscadet. If there is
Gewurztraminer: Helfrich a great value
One of the best white wine values in our market is the 2005 Helfrich Gewurztraminer Grand Cru. In spring, Frederick Helfrich of the Alsace, France,
Syrah blend for summer: Roussillon is ripe, fruity wine
Summer's ripe flavorful fruit can be found in a glass of the 2005 Chateau de Jau Cotes du Roussillon Villages. While Roussillon is part of
Rose is the top wine for summer
Rose is the quintessential summer wine, and a sparkling rose, like the good value non-vintage Segura Viudas Brut Rose, is double the pleasure. For my
Rioja wines a good value
Rioja wines offer outstanding value, and the well-made 2002 Bodegas Luis Canas Reserva is a good example of quality-to-price. Spain's Rioja region has a long
Domaine Sallies Marselan enticing mix of cabernet and grenache
You can be among a select few to taste the first vintage of a new wine, 2007 Domaine Sallies Marselan Vin de Pays d'Oc. Marselan
Hecht & Bannier: Wine mavericks in Languedoc region
Gregory Hecht and Francois Bannier are the new kids on the wine scene, and their wine's best is found in a glass of the 2006
Beaujolais Cru wines: light, fruity and afforadable
Beaujolais Cru wines are not clearly understood by many wine consumers, but one good way to start learning about them is with a glass of