I have mentioned Meiomi Pinot Noir in other posts as a wonderful $22 bottle of wine. It has been under the Wagner Family banner since its inception in 2009. Yes, it does have a twist cap, but the “juice” inside the bottle is consistent and always worth the price of …
There is a fun little winery in Paso Robles that I recently visited that I wanted to share with you. It is called Le Cuvier – which translates to “The Vat”… referring to the casks that wine is aged in. There is a great quote on the winery website (lcwine.com) from …
Thanks for the wineries… Ah, yes… Thanksgiving… A time for giving thanks to family and friends… And what better way to give thanks than sharing a bottle of wine. But what to buy? Every grocery store and wine emporium has their recommendations. And I would say give them a try… …
TERMINOLOGY ON LABELS The following terminology can sometimes be used in the US in labeling less expensive wines – Champagne, Port, Madeira, Chablis, and Chianti. Their terms actually refer to specific places in Europe and can technically only be used for wines from those areas. SEE ALSO: Understanding A Wine Label …
The holidays are upon us and that means a lot of parties and entertaining… and of course, wine. So what to pour if you’re hosting? What to bring if you’re going? What to buy if you’re gifting? Just like anything else, it always depends on your scale of effort… or, …
Thanksgiving is a great holiday for family, food and wine. We often find ourselves in a quandary about what wine to buy for this holiday (among other holidays). There are many factors that influence this decision, not the least of them is budget. You know you don’t want to buy …
There are a lot of great wine values to be had. And I find it to be fun when you find a great fair-priced wine that is made by a “high-end” wine producer. This entry will reveal some very tasty affordable wines that are owned by “high-end” wine companies – …
Wine is the heartbeat of our civilization in all of its conviviality. It inspires and tickles. It has the power to unite the most divided. It attracts clever sayings and memorable quotes from various people, some more famous than others. Politicians, writers, poets, philosophers, artists or wine enthusiasts alike, all use …
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