The New Four-Letter Word: Ripe
The wine industry’s new four letter word is ripe. Listen to any vintner or winemaker… Continue reading
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The Best Simple White?
“We think grillo (GREE-yo) will be the next pinot grigio.” That was Antonio Rallo talking.… Continue reading
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Merlot – A Love Letter from Goldilocks
In tasting 75 merlots over the last three days, it was clear that merlot has… Continue reading
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Beyond Seduction
Wine has often been the beverage of seduction, no surprise there. But the other day,… Continue reading
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Spottswoode & Cabernet
Most mornings, I walk my dog along the silent, pastoral Spottswoode Vineyard. The vineyard sits… Continue reading
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A Showstopper Line-Up of Napa Valley Cabernets
Sometimes cabernet sauvignon takes your breath away. That’s how I felt on Sunday, during… Continue reading
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Sensory Fireworks and Kinetic Vibration
What’s luscious, big, fleshy, mouthfilling—and not very popular in the U.S.? Gewurztraminer. I don’t get… Continue reading
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