Every now and then a cheap and easy wine surprises me — and this is one of those times. Just when I’m bracing for a ripe, simple clunker, I get instead a $7 Cabernet that actually shows pretty fruit and, dare I say it, hints of finesse. Lindemans 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia Bin 45 ($7). Medium-bodied [...]
Read more →Cinco de Mayo is but one reason to throw a Mexican-themed dinner party. To my way of thinking, any warm weather day is a good opportunity for this Fiesta menu. Kick things off with plenty of chips and dips — in this case a wonderfully flavored Guacamole and fresh Pico de Gallo. The main course [...]
Read more →This is a nice sweet spot, price wise, for Cabernet Sauvignon. You typically get a whole lot more wine for the money than at the $25 range — in complexity but also in terms of cellaring potential – so if you’re willing to up the ante by $15, it tends to pay off! Here are a few [...]
Read more →I’ve been on a bit of a Beaujolais roll lately — happens every few years or so, it seems. I particularly like Beaujolais and Cru Beaujolais with variations on chef salads — greens topped with an array of meats, cheeses and/or other proteins. Most recently, it was some pulled, smoked duck on greens mixed with [...]
Read more →Oregon’s Willamette Valley Vineyards is running a consumer contest for an all-expenses-paid trip to Oregon! All you have to do is tell them, in about 100 words, what you love about Oregon Pinot Noir. The winner will enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in the heart of Oregon wine country. Send in your entry to contest@wvv.com [...]
Read more →Here are some springtime white wine and cheese pairings — all seasonally fresh, light and vibrant. Enjoy! Fresh Chevre Okay, not exactly a revelation, I admit. Fresh goat cheese and Sauvignon Blanc is a classic combination, of course. But each time I go back to it, I love it just a little bit more. The tangy, creamy cheese [...]
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