Champagne and Sparkling Wines to Welcome 2021
Celebration is synonymous with Champagne and sparkling wines. And while the pandemic has robbed of us of many joys—and one could ask, what is
Wines to remember
A few weeks ago, I was at a tasting with Piero Antinori who presented his super Tuscan--and one could fairly say super praised--Tignanello and Guado
Paul Mas lets the sunshine in.
I’m tired of winter. And, I object to snow’s presence and frigid temperatures when the calendar declares it is spring. So, I’m thinking about the
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
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
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,
Undiscovered good-value 2010 Domaine Lafage Cote Est
Roussillon is an unknown region for most wine consumers, but this area in southwestern France produces delightful, inexpensive everyday wines like the 2010 Domaine Lafage
Two great wines for barbecues and house parties from Hecht & Bannier
The 2007 Hecht & Bannier Languedoc and the 2010 Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rose’ are two good-value wines that you’ll want with your summer barbecues and
Exploring grapes from southwestern France
Enjoy your Labor Day party with these tasty, inexpensive wines from southwestern France made from unique grapes. Rose’ is summer’s color and the 2010 Chateau