Top 2012 Pinot Noir Results
Ken Extra! Extra! Read all about the great Pinot Noir wines I discovered and covered this year!! Wow, what a year for Pinots. I started this adventure in April and just…
Kens Wine Guide Tasting Panel
Syrah and Shiraz 2012 Winners
Our annual Syrah and Shiraz tastings are some of my favorite tastings of the year. The flavor profiles I like the best include blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry. This is a…
Petite Sirah Mini-Tasting Results 2012
As many readers know, Petite Sirah is one of my favorite wines. The panel loves it as well. So every March we try to do a mini-tasting to find some…
Top Cabernets under $50 — Reviews and Recommendations
This year was a very interesting year for Cabernets under $50. The reason it was so interesting is that the 2008 Cabs at this level were such fruit bombs. Many…
Merlot Is Still One Of My Favorite Grapes, But…
This year was a challenging year when it came to reviewing Merlot. The best Merlots were really good, but they were few and far between. If you like Merlot, you…
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are Gaining in Popularity
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are gaining in popularity. Why? Because Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris (Which is the same grape) are very food-friendly and approachable. What you will find…
High End Cabernets and Red Blends that Rock!
This year’s Mid-Priced Cabernets, High-End Cabs, and Cab-based blends fell into two categories. The first category, were wines with elevated acidity and lots of forward fruit flavors. The second category,…
Pinot Blanc Wines from 2010
Over the next several weeks, we will introduce several different white varietals that don’t get much attention. The first of these quick hit stories will be on Pinot Blanc. What…
Some Terrific Sparklers And Champagnes To Welcome In The New Year
We like to welcome in the New Year with a little bubbly. So each year we collect and review several Champagnes and Sparkling Wines to recommend to our readers. In…
The Year’s Best Rieslings Just in Time for Thanksgiving
I am very excited to share this year’s Riesling Winners with you. The top wines which we will highlight below are terrific options for you to consider for your Thanksgiving…