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Discovering Rioja: fine values in high quality age...

Posted by Tom Gable | May 31, 2022 | Classics, Discoveries, Spain, Touring, Values | 0

Lodi Reds Redux; New Discoveries from California

Posted by Tom Gable | Mar 31, 2020 | California, Discoveries, Values | 0

Beyond Malbec: Premium Wines from Valle de Uco, Me...

Posted by Tom Gable | May 31, 2018 | Argentina, Discoveries | 0

Zinfandel, Rioja and Rhone Adventures in Red Wines

Posted by Tom Gable | Jan 31, 2018 | California, Discoveries, Rhone, Spain | 0

Global Masters Judges Find Increased Quality, Values in Malbec

by Tom Gable | Oct 31, 2023 | Argentina, Bordeaux, Discoveries, France | 0

Malbec is gaining in global popularity as a lower-priced varietal that is a great match for a wide range of cuisine on its own or in blends with other Bordeaux varietals, or even racier grapes, such as Zinfandel, Syrah, and...

Rioja Adventures Round Two; Classic Reds, Sprightly Rosados and Crisp Blancos

by Tom Gable | Jun 30, 2022 | Classics, Discoveries, Spain, Touring, Values | 0

Our base was the Hotel Marques Riscal, in Elciego, a tiny town on the road to the bigger destinations of Laguardia, Haro and Samaniego. MARQUES DE RISCAL The Marqués de Riscal City of Wine, in Elciego (Álava), includes: the...

Discovering Rioja: fine values in high quality aged wines

by Tom Gable | May 31, 2022 | Classics, Discoveries, Spain, Touring, Values | 0

Matt Kramer, long-time columnist for The Wine Spectator and author of a definitive book on...

Pre-Dessert: Discoveries in Portuguese Table Wines

by Tom Gable | Apr 29, 2022 | Discoveries, PORTUGAL, Values | 0

Most wine drinkers are familiar with the fine dessert wines from Portugal but don’t often consider exploring the country’s excellent table wines. They may not be as easy to find as Oporto dessert wines, which are in wide...

Rioja Shines; Fine Red Wines from Spain, $15 to $156

by Tom Gable | Oct 31, 2021 | Classics, Discoveries, Spain, Values | 0

Ranking wines during blind tastings can provide some eye-openers, to coin a phrase, particularly with wines from different vintages and a wide range of prices. One group in San Diego, the Carmel Valley Wine Club, held its 302d...

Robust Red Wines to Complement Your Mastery of the Grill

by Tom Gable | Apr 30, 2021 | Argentina, Baja California, California, Discoveries, Rhone, Spain, Values | 0

In getting an early start on firing up the barbie as the days get longer and the nights warmer, we’ve been sampling more robust red wines that can be a match for grilled foods. The dishes ranged from burgers and bratwurst to...

In Search of Good Red Wine Blends — Traditional to Creative

by Tom Gable | Nov 30, 2020 | Argentina, Baja California, Bordeaux, California, Chile, Discoveries, France, Italy, Rhone, Spain, Values, Washington | 0

One strategy for calibrating your palate is to taste wines made from the same varietal grape and decide on styles you like. This is best done blind, where a co-conspirator buys the wines and another puts them in numbered brown...