Of Severity and Beauty–Littorai Pinot Noir
It’s hard to see biodynamics. A vintner says his vineyards are biodynamic. But a casual… 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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The Worst Match Ever—Wine and Chocolate
It may sound romantic—even inspired—but as marriages go, wine and chocolate are a match made… Continue reading
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A DIAMOND NO LONGER IN THE ROUGH
In 1968, when Boots and Al Brounstein founded their winery Diamond Creek on Napa Valley’s… Continue reading
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Bubble Trouble: Does Size Matter?
One of the first things I remember learning about Champagne was that small bubbles were… Continue reading
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The Best Wine and Cheese Pairing?
Each one of them is artisanal and bursting with flavor. Together, they are devastating. Dolce… Continue reading
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Harlan at Half the Price? – The Stunning Wines of Lokoya
I have been searching for the right word for 48 hours. “Spellbinding” could work. For… Continue reading
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LESS BUZZ – IT’S FINALLY HERE
The words “low-alcohol wine” make anyone who has ever tasted one, shudder. The wines are… Continue reading
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Williams Selyem – Deep into Pinot Noir’s Heart of Darkness
It took two hours to get there in the soft, heavy rain. After years of… Continue reading
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Peter Michael – California’s “Grand Cru” Revealed
“The morning I saw it, I bought it. It was beautiful; it was unique; and… 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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You Want Somm Brains
A fascinating new study has just been released from the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center… Continue reading
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