Wines from the Southern Hemisphere
June 15, 2008 · Filed Under Wine Reviews · 2 Comments
Over the past decade, more and more high quality wines from the Southern Hemisphere are increasingly being offered in the U.S. at competitive prices. These wines are of exceptional value and can be very exciting to discover for those wine consumers who are always wanting to try something new.
The main wine producing countries in [...]
Wine Styles – Meritage Wines
May 14, 2008 · Filed Under Wine Reviews · Comment
Meritage wines aren’t something you see too much these days; however, they do still exist and if you are lucky, you can find some really interesting ones at your local wine shop. Since Meritage wines aren’t commonly promoted on a large scale, the general wine consumer doesn’t know a lot about this wine style. I [...]
Pinot Noir (PEA-no NWAHR)
May 7, 2008 · Filed Under Wine Reviews · 1 Comment
One cannot write a wine blog and evade discussing one of the most talked about and trendy red wine grape varieties – Pinot Noir. This grape has received much buzz over the last few years, thanks mostly in part to the wine movie, Sideways. Pinot Noir has gained some of its popularity most likely because [...]
California Zinfandel
April 28, 2008 · Filed Under Wine Reviews · Comment
From once having worked in a region in California known for bold, intense Zinfandel, Paso Robles, and becoming very familiar with the grape and the wines it makes, I was astounded that for the most part, other regions around the world have little do with the production or consumption of Zinfandel. A couple exceptions include [...]
Chardonnay from the North Coast
April 17, 2008 · Filed Under Wine Reviews · 2 Comments
You can’t find a better time of the year to bring out the Chardonnays. As the days get longer and the nights warmer, Chardonnay can be both refreshing to sip on as well as enjoyed with an array of summer meals. California Chardonnays are world renowned for their distinct style but are often criticized by [...]
