Sunshine Wines..
The March-like weather that blanketed the northeast over Memorial Weekend depressed more than the air mass. It blew away any desire to write about
Reasonably Priced Wines
Its bright cherry color, fresh cherry, strawberry and black pepper aromas were like olfactory firecrackers lighting up memories of previously enjoying Barbera d’Asti with fish,
2018: The best & the brightest…the bodacious & the bargains Part 1
Bordeaux Blanc Bargains Bargain is not synonymous with cheap: It’s where quality meets low price. Perhaps, no other country has more of those rendezvous than
Red wines off-the-beaten-path
Your wine repertoire should contain more than cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and sangiovese. Stretching your palate with these red wines will exercise it and
Port from Oporto warms the soul
With winter's weather already here, a glass of Sandeman's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2000 will soothe the shivering. In 1790, George Sandeman founded a port
Fruity port pairs with dinner or dessert
The roots of the House of Croft date to 1588 when Henry Thompson of York, England, began trading Port wine. Over centuries, the Thompsons and
Fall is the season for Port wine
When the leaves are falling and a nip is in the air, it’s time for a glass of 2005 Quinta de Vargellas Port. The train
Tawny Ports and chocolates
A few years ago, I participated in a tasting of tawny port wines and chocolates. The intense aromas and flavors of the tawny ports and
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
Rose’ Champagne and tawny port for those who would court
Poetry and wine are often intertwined, which brings me to my Valentine’s Day rhyme. Chocolates and flowers with kisses are showered flutes are clinked with