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 …
It’s Halloween time for the little kids… which means candy… and “Hallo-wine” time for the big kids… and you know what that means… I was in a WORLD MARKET store recently and was inundated with Halloween wines. Keep in mind that I am not necessarily recommending these wines – as …
I really enjoy trying new wines… and when I find something I really like, I want to tell the world. So here goes… First up – 2013 DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles I really like Paso Cabs. I have mentioned Justin previously… as well as Chateau Margene. This …
I have a nephew named Josh… One day, I was perusing the shelves of one of my favorite wine stores, and sure enough… there it was. A wine with the name JOSH right on the label. That was fun. So I decided to look and see if there were …
As we head into the winter months, it’s hard to believe harvest has come and gone… And for 2014, it was an early harvest. What exactly does that mean? Traditionally, harvest for vineyards often comes in September. The summer is behind, the fruit is hanging low, ready to be taken …
It’s SUMMERTIME! And I have advocated making a great Sangria for a refreshing wine beverage to cool things off. Another way is to drink SAUVIGNON BLANC. In my opinion, this is a misunderstood varietal that has often gotten the short end of the wine glass by wine snobs and Chardonnay …
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 …
Why is it that you only pour a relatively small amount of wine into a wine glass? Why don’t you fill the glass like you would any other drink? And how does the size and shape of the glass really impact what you taste? Just how much wine do you …
I have been drinking Dierberg and Star Lane wine for more than four years. And I love many of the wines they produce. Before I get into the actual winemaker dinner that I had the pleasure of going to, I want to tell you how I came to learn about …
Sangria is a wonderful summer beverage. It is made of an inexpensive red wine, lots of fruit, a bit of brandy, triple sec and lime juice. Before we get into the recipes though, here is a bit of information on Sangria. The name Sangria comes from the Spanish word for …
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