Andretti’s Super Tuscan: Better and better
When it comes to North American Italian style wines, there is always an interest in the Sangiovese, Cabernet-Merlot blends. Commonly referred to as “Super Tuscans”, these wonderful red wines, like the timeless French...
1/12/20
Duckhorn Merlot: The Full Expression
Now here’s an example of a red wine that really typifies the character of many 2016 Northern California reds. It is the Duckhorn Wine Company’s 2016 Merlot. Because it is a recent release, it is in many bottle shops and large stores...
11/18/19
Qupè Syrah: A Rhone-inspired Californian
Something that’s under advertised about wine is that Syrah (aka Shiraz) creations can vary almost as much as Pinot Noirs. Although this has a lot to do with where the grapes were grown, the winemaker has a huge role...
10/5/19
Hatch Chile Pairing: Trefethen Dry Riesling
If you’ve been browsing the grocery stores this month you may have noticed that the Hatch Chiles are back! This has become a regular thing as summer ends, especially the pre-roasted ones at AJs. And one of the “wine things” we do...
9/3/19
Spottswoode: A St. Helena in-town winery
Wine tasting establishments near the town center of St. Helena Calif. are normally right off Main Street, but for those willing to explore a little further, there are also working wineries within walking...
4/24/19
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