Category: Classics
Summer Whites: Easy Sipping Party Wines, Plus a Few Complex Classics
The following white wines rose to the top of our tasting leaderboard the past three months, scoring for overall quality of the wines and values delivered. Most are widely available, except for classics from the cellar and...
Read MoreA Sampling of Fine Burgundy Reds from 1998 to 2011
In tasting some 100 Burgundy wines over the past six months and from eight vintages from 1998 to 2011, we’ve compiled our top 20. Each exhibited the wonderful characteristics of its climat, even in awkward vintages. In going...
Read MoreValues in New World Pinot Noir
In seeking gastronomic relief from the high-alcohol fruit bombs attacking our palates from all over the world, we often turn to something more friendly with food – Pinot Noir. Wines from this fine red wine grape can be enjoyed...
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Willamette Valley and Seven AVAs — Exploring Oregon Pinot Noir
The seminar was titled “It’s Willamette, Damnit,” to break the pronunciation barriers, and offered...
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Bordeaux: Introduction to Second Labels, Second Wines and Petit Chateau
Confused about second labels, second wines, third labels and petit chateau in Bordeaux? Mary...
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Fast Facts, Hints for Tasting Your Way through Bordeaux
For future French escapes, add Bordeaux to your itinerary. The city has blossomed in many ways....
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Champagne: What’s Behind Those Famous Bubbles
During a recent trip to Champagne, we enjoyed tasting a wide range of sparkling wines, from...
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California Wine Country — Helping the Rebuilding Efforts
Humanitarian efforts and fundraisers are underway throughout the U.S. to help Napa, Sonoma and...
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The Winofiles — a Few Favorite Books for the Wine Lovers on Your Gift List
If any of your wine drinking friends or relatives have expressed an interest in learning more...
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Finding Your Benchmark Wines, Calibrating Your Palate
During the early days of running the San Diego Chapter of WINO (Wine Investigation for Novices and...
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Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc values for Spring, plus a few classics
The big box stores, wine merchants and even grocery shelves (in some states) have values galore...
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux Finds $10 to $100
Our new year’s resolution is to continue looking for great values for money in wines from...
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