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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
Bordeaux pours at a bargain price
The best bargain of 2009 might be the wine I enjoyed two weeks ago: Chateau Le Cadarsac, 2005. Wine collectors and connoisseurs know two things
New winemaker keeps Chimney Rock fresh
Winter is more enjoyable when the dinner table has a bottle of the 2006, Chimney Rock, Elevage Blanc, Napa Valley on it. Chimney Rock was
Big, bright Amarone won’t overwhelm palate
Winter's bleakness yields to a cornucopia of fragrant fruit in a glass of Masi Costasera Amarone 2005. Masi dates to 1772, when the Boscaini family
Puglian red is refined with Tuscan technique
Antinori has a history of producing quality wines, and its newest pleasure is the good value 2007 Tormaresca Neprica. For more than 600 years, the
Cabernet franc can stand on its own
Cabernet franc is not a grape that many consumers are familiar with, but that will change with a glass of the 2006 Chateau de Vaugaudry
Indulge in white delight from Dry Creek
Chenin blanc is a grape that rises to a refined pleasure when made like the 2007 Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Chenin Blanc. In 1970, David
Outer-rim Bordeaux is on the money
In great vintages like 2005, wine from small Bordeaux chateaux like Chateau Lagarosse makes smart buying. Going off the beaten path of the classified chateaux
Pinot noir elevated by choice grapes
An elegant pinot noir awaits you in a glass of the 2006 Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Gerard Potel. Pinot noir is the only red
Aussie winery offers fruity Shiraz
Preparing for the barbecue season should include stocking up on the good value 2005 Wyndham Estate Shiraz Bin 555. Last month, I visited the Australian