Here’s a wine that does more than just taste good — it’s connected with a good cause. Markham Vineyard dedicated the 2006 vintage of The Altruist Cab to the 2008 Mark of Distinction grant recipients — Table to Table in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ and the Bartlett Arboretum in Bell Plaine, KS. Learn more here. Markham Vineyards [...]
Read more →Looking for wines to serve a crowd this Memorial Day weekend? Here are a few to consider, all $15 or less! RED 337 Wine Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles ($13). Ripe blackberry and raspberry flavors are smooth and silky, picking up touches of cedar and exotic spices through the supple finish. Ready to drink now. [...]
Read more →As I mentioned here recently, I’ve been on a bit of a Beaujolais roll as of late. The crisp red berry fruit, floral notes, mineral edge — it’s just all working for me with Spring fare like asparagus soup, baby greens and fresh chevre, and lamb chops. (In fact, that sounds like a pretty great [...]
Read more →Here’s a $15 California Chardonnay that really delivers — clean and fresh, offering just enough richness and keeping the creamy/oaky/buttery stuff in the background. Perfect for patio sipping or paired with fish tacos, turkey burgers or a grilled chicken Caesar salad. Greg Norman California Estates 2008 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County ($15). Juicy and easy to like, offering [...]
Read more →I recently sat down with Saintsbury co-founder David Graves. During the course of lunch, we touched on topics ranging from plate tectonics to the sale of Anchor Brewing and the future of wine blogs. In between, we tasted through a handful of wines. Here are notes on my favorites: Saintsbury 2009 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Carneros [...]
Read more →J Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Nicole’s Vineyard ($65). Lovely, elegant, expressive Pinot, with aromatic leather and spice introducing layers of supple red cherry, deep plum, fig, cola, chocolate and more warm spices that linger on the silky finish. Ready to drink now and over the next 5-7 years. Locate this wine online [...]
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