Distinctive New Wines
RíAS BAIXAS & ALBARIÑO – SPANISH GEMS
Albariño is the main grape variety grown in the Rías Baixas area of Spain. Rías Baixas is a Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) for wines that is located in the province of Pontevedra and the southern part of the province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwest Spain. The […]
Click here to read entire article »NEW WINES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
For the Holidays how about some new wines? Some are Under The Radar, some are from small producers and many are great values. Take a look. There is something here for everyone and don’t forget the gift of wine. RED WINES Austria Zweigelt is a grape that was created in Austria in 1922 by Fritz […]
Click here to read entire article »RED WINES FOR THE FALL
Following up on my last Distinctive New Wines article which featured under the radar and value priced rosés and white wines, we now enter fall and it is time for some reds. This article will highlight some really terrific red wines including many that are great values and are under the radar. Another article […]
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My last Distinctive New Wines article featured rosé and white wines (to read that article click here). As the end of summer approaches, here are more rosé and white wine selections that are perfect for warm weather drinking. There are many Under The Radar wines and many terrific values. There are also rare wines and […]
Click here to read entire article »A FEW NEW ROSÉS & WHITE WINES FOR THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
July and August comprise the “Dog Days of Summer” when the weather is typically the warmest. The name dates back to Greek and Roman times and the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, was responsible for the hot weather as it aligned closer to the sun. So be that as it […]
Click here to read entire article »A VARIED SELECTION FEATURING SOME GREAT WINE VALUES
Happy 4th of July! A STUNNING BEAUJOLAIS, LOVELY CHINONS, AND VALUE PRICED SPANISH WINES INCLUDIING SOME TERRIFIC 2011 ALBARIÑOS FRANCE Beaujolais I am a huge fan of Beaujolais and particularly the Cru Beaujolais. They are some of the best red wine values in the world and are extremely versatile. They can be consumed […]
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SPRING 2012 CALIFORNIA Gary Farrell Vineyards And Winery L’Aventure Winery La Follette Winery Mount Veeder Winery Robert Craig Winery Robert Mondavi Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard FRANCE Burgundy – Domaine A. et P. de Villaine * Domaine Follin-Arbelet * Domaine Jean-Marie Chaland * Domaine Michel-Andreotti * Domaine Savary Champagne – Franck Bonville * Lenoble * […]
Click here to read entire article »SPRING WILL SOON BE HERE: THESE ARE WINES FOR THE SEASON
As spring approaches, here is a variety of special wines to grace your table and brighten your day: Under The Radar Red and White Burgundies from two favorite producers The new spring releases from Ridge Vineyards Some California wines that offer really good value DOMAINE BALLOT-MILLOT This is the third year I have […]
Click here to read entire article »A PAIR TO DRAW TO – ALBARIÑO AND TORRONTÉS
When it comes to white wines that are under the radar, inexpensive, easy to drink, and food friendly, Albariño and Torrontés are two that are at the top of my list. They are very different, but have a place on our table depending on our mood and the type of food we are eating. Albariño […]
Click here to read entire article »MORE TERRIFIC 2010 BEAUJOLAIS, ANOTHER 2009 CHINON, AND A 2007 SAINT JOSEPH PLUS A COUPLE OF INEXPENSIVE RED WINES AND A 2009 SANCERRE FROM ONE OF THE GREATEST PRODUCERS
2010 Beaujolais I did my first review of 2010 Beaujolais a short time ago. (To read that article click here). Below is my introduction from that first review: The 2010 Beaujolais seem to compare with the 2009s in much the same way as the 2010 Red Burgundies compare with the 2009s. In both instances […]
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