Top Merlots of 2012
Ken We found some terrific Merlot that you will want to try this fall. The best offerings are not inexpensive, but if you love the grape, you will certainly be quite…
Wine Recommendations
Top 2012 Pinot Noir Results
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…
The Best Sauvignon Blanc for 2012
To me, summer means it is time to break out the Sauvignon Blanc. That said, we have been covering them since May in order to get this report out by…
Zinfandel Results – Just In Time For Grilling Season
Grilling season is one of my favorite times of year and nothing complements grilled foods better than Zinfandel. My early days of wine reviewing and my passion for wine started…
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…
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…
Wonderful White Wines & Blends — Some Great Values Too
Our review of miscellaneous White Wines in the fall is always one of my favorite tastings. We are able to taste all the uncommon grapes. These wines will probably not…
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…
Rieslings For Your Fall and Holiday Events
This year we received many Rieslings samples to review. That is fine with us. We love Riesling! It is one of the most diverse of the noble grapes. It can…
Kens Wine Guide’s 2011 Pinot Noir Recommendations
This year I have tried many Pinot Noirs. One consistent theme you will find is the best Pinots are not inexpensive. I am sure that fact does not surprise many…