Bouquet of rose’ for mother
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a sparkling or still rose’ brings the right color to a festive moment. Treat your mother royally with a glass of
From estimable to excellent, three wines worthy of Dad
Looking for a special wine for your Father’s Day gift? Here are three from different wine regions that will evoke a lasting smile and a
Crisp California riesling pairs well with farm-fresh summer fare
Chateau Montelena is famous for its chardonnay and acclaimed for its cabernet sauvignon, but its 2009 Riesling is another well-made wine, and perfect for summer.
A patriotic toast for the Fourth of July
Fourth of July parties call for quaffable, affordable, and, of course, American wines. I like rose’ wines in the summer. They’re eye-pleasing and filled with
Double harvest reaps layered sauvignon blanc
I finally found a California sauvignon blanc that made me smile. This rare gem is the 2009 Wrath San Saba Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. Regular readers
Antica cabernet sauvignon benefits from Antinori’s patience
If six centuries in the wine business has taught the Antinori family anything, it’s patience. A tasting of six vintages of Antica’s cabernet sauvignon is
Le Reve bubbles over with complex fruit flavor
At Domaine Carneros, Jersey girl Eileen Crane is living a dream as one of the foremost sparkling winemakers in America. A former Bergen County resident,
Balanced wines for Thanksgiving
Some wine collectors like to pour their biggest, boldest, most alcohol-laden cabernet sauvignon, syrah, or Meritage wines on Thanksgiving. I always think that’s overkill for
Reflections on Chappellet cabernet sauvignon
I became acquainted with the Chappellet family and its wines in the mid-1970s and immediately liked both. In 1967, Donn and Molly Chappellet sold their
Inexpensive white wines for holiday dinners
I recently offered good-value sparkling, white and red wines at $13 or less for your holiday parties. This week, I have a selection of inexpensive