The Best Dry Roses to Consider This Summer
Ken The summer is an ideal time to pull out your dry Roses. I prefer to enjoy them at cellar temperature. (58 degrees) You might like them even chilled a bit…
Wine Ratings
Zins for Summertime Grilling
As we approach summer, I’m starting to think more about grilling. When it comes to grilling, I think about Zin’s and barbecue sauce. Whether its ribs or steak tips, Zin…
Affordable Cabs For Winter
I get a lot of requests for affordable Cabernet Sauvignon selections all the time. So I thought it would be a time good to do a quick post highlighting the…
Champagne And Sparkling Wine Winners for 2013
As we approach New Year’s Eve, I like to post a summary of our favorite Sparkling Wines and Champagnes. This year we had many winners! There is a style and…
Merlot Is Still Smooth And Friendly. Check Out The 2013 Winners
Merlot has been bashed for quite some time now. I personally feel too long. It is a great grape that makes very nice wine when done well. You will not…
Sauvignon Blanc Is The Perfect Summer Wine
Some wines pair well with certain foods and some wines pair well with the seasons. To me, Sauvignon Blanc goes well with summer. This year we explored several very good…
Red Drinkers Should Think Pink In The Summer, And Try Some Dry Rose’s
It’s pretty hot here in New England in July. I bet it is hot where you are as well. Given the heat, it is sometimes tough to enjoy a big…
It Is Grilling Time, So Bring Out Your Zin’s
I cover Zin’s in the winter, so I can determine which Zin’s I want to drink with the barbecue goodies, I pull off the grill this summer. With that said,…
March Madness Final 2 Wines
Well here is a surprise. The Chard was the winning white and the Cab is the winning red. The 2010 Shafer “Red Shoulder Ranch” Chardonnay defeated the 2011 St. Urbans…
The Final Four Wines Are Now Posted
The votes are in and we have 4 winners. The 2011 St. Urbans Hof “Piesporter Goldtropfchen Spatlese” Riesling edged out the CDP. They will tip off against the 2010 Shafer…