2011 Summer Sauvignon Blanc Recommendations
Ken We just celebrated the 4th of July and it is officially summer now! To me, that means drinking more Sauvignon Blanc and other light and refreshing white wines. In this…
Wine Recommendations
Zinfandel and Zin Blends: Just In Time For Barbecue Season
Eventually, the rain will stop and the sun will come out here in the Northeast. When it does, it will be barbecue season and time to fire up the grill.…
Sensational Syrah and Shiraz
The 2011 Shiraz and Syrah samples kept coming in and as a result there were a lot more wines to  review for this report than in previous ones. This…
Can You Say Viognier? (vee-ohn-YAY)
Viognier, it is a known grape, but many struggle with its pronunciation (vee-ohn-YAY). Once upon a time, not so long ago there was a rumor going around that Viognier was…
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…
The Best Gewurztraminers of 2010 and Early 2011
As promised, here is the second quick post of white grapes that don’t get a lot of attention, but are well worth your time. The Gewurztraminer grape is a long…
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…