The 10 Best Chianti Classicos
Plus: Five Misconceptions About Tuscany’s Best-Known Red
Chianti Classico seems like a wine we Americans know well—after all, there are nearly 50,000… Continue reading
Great Barolo to Drink Right Now
The Best Cheap Wines of the Year
We call them “Steals,” but no matter what you call them, inexpensive wines are good to have around. So every January, we look back at all the wines we tasted in the past year and… Continue reading
This Has Never Happened Before
I’m Not Kidding—It’s Never Happened
So there we were on the third night blind tasting California Syrahs. On this particular… Continue reading
The 15 Best California Pinot Noirs
Buy Now—They’ll Soon Be Gone!
Napa Valley’s Super Sauvignons Soar Even Higher
The Top Wines to Buy Now
Is there anyone left who doubts that—in sheer quality—Napa Valley’s top whites are Sauvignon Blancs?… Continue reading
Calera Pinot Noirs—The Apex Rises Even Higher
When the renowned Calera winemaker Josh Jensen passed away in 2022, I thought it would… Continue reading
Australian White Wines—Top Picks
(And They Are All Steals)
Delicious white wine. Australia? I know; I know. Lots of people don’t equate the two.… Continue reading
TOP BORDEAUX—My Eight TOP Picks Available Now
While First Growth Bordeaux is stratospherically priced, there are scores of stellar 2020 vintage Bordeaux… Continue reading
The Best Rosé Champagnes
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
My Top 10 Bargain Wines to Start the Year
You Can’t Go Wrong with These Reds!
I hope you splurged in December, my friends, because January is austerity month. Time to… Continue reading