For me, if a wine retails over $25, it had better be pretty good. After all, for the same money, I can get several bottles of wine that I can perfectly easily enjoy… Here, then, are a few reds that I’ve tasted lately that are worth the splurge: Bodegas Salentein 2004 Malbec Uco Valley Pr1mum [...]
Read more →What Shiraz is to Australia, or Malbec is to Argentina, Carmenere is to Chile. They’re hanging their collective wine hats on it. The good news is that many wineries are really working at picking the best sites and viticulture and winemaking procedures for this native Bordeaux grape. Viña Casa Silva is a case in point. They [...]
Read more →If you have any bottles of bubbly leftover from New Year’s, here’s an easy pairing. These filo bites are a snap to put together and work equally well pre- or post-meal. Recipe: Hors d’oeuvres: Filo Bites with Gorgonzola Dolce & Honey 1 package frozen filo cups 4-6 oz. Gorgonzola dolce (or other young, mild, creamy blue cheese) [...]
Read more →This winery had me at their tagline: “Napa Valley Blends.” Straight to the point; no hyperbole. I also like the opening sentence of their “Our Story” press piece: “The collaboration between Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys, the founders of B Cellars, began as a simple love for food and wine.” Sounds like a familiar love [...]
Read more →I recently tasted this Canadian cheddar-style goat cheese for the first time — and think it’s a great, versatile find. Firm like a cheddar, it offers nutty, nibbly, slightly tangy flavors with a mouthcoating creamy texture and a rich, finish with hints of caramel. I used a few slices in a cold steak salad recently, but I [...]
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