JOSEPH SWAN: A CALIFORNIA WINE LEGEND

THE MAN AND HIS WINES AND THE CONTINUATION OF HIS VISION Recently, I attended a dinner that featured 17 different wines from Joseph Swan Vineyards. It was organized by The Rare Wine Company with the wines almost entirely from the Joseph Swan Vineyards library. Held at The Murray Circle Restaurant at Cavallo Point in San […]

SOME GREAT NEW WINES FROM OLD FRIENDS AND A FEW NEW SURPRISES

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   *   […]

A Selection of Reasonably-priced, Premium Wines

A Selection of Reasonably-priced, Premium Wines

Following is an eclectic selection of diverse wines from Argentina, California and New Zealand, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a red meritage wine. They are highly recommended to outstanding, showing good richness, complexity and balance — premium wines offered at reasonable price points. Six are Best Buys. The wines were tasted with contributing editor, Ron Brown.