Best of the Best:
A South American Flavor to this Best of the Best
Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Mendoza, 2009: This is one of Mendoza’s premier producers with wines that range from the entry level Malbec to the higher ends...
Wine Education:
Sangria Makes a Comeback
Get ready… America’s sweet tooth seems to be extending its reach into the wine market. Recent reports indicate that sales of sweet wines, both white...
Fine Dining:
A Mexican Gem at the Las Vegas Venetian
We were in Las Vegas recently to participate in the Wine Spectator Grand Tasting event, reacquainting with many of the vintners we’ve met in Italy and France over the last couple of years . I hadn’t been up there in a few years and forgot how incredibly packed the strip can be at night. It [...]
Wine & Your Health:
Resveratrol Researcher Accused of Falsified Results
Tell me truth, how many of you have invested in a hot stock after a brokerage guru hits the airwaves with “it’s going to 100…no to 1000? Truth be told, there...
Wine & Food Pairing:
The Delight of Pairing With Albarino
During my early years of wine education, Albarino never seemed to make an appearance on my dinner table. Being so raw and green in wine tasting and education in general, I’m sure...
Blog:
Taming Wild Tannins
I first started drinking wine in 1973 (plus or minus), but I didn’t start studying wine until 2003 (plus or minus). For 30 years the sweeter the better, and...
Collectors Corner:
Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova 2006 & 2007
I’ve written before that Casanova di Neri is one name that should be on your wine radar screen. From his entry Rosso di Montalcino, to the collectible Cerralto and Tenuta Nuova, owner Giacomo Neri continues to elevate his wines to near perfection!
We visited with Giacomo last summer, touring his vineyards, cellars and filming a tasting [...]
Test the Wine Wizard:
Take the wine challenge test your knowledge
The Wizard offers questions on wine serving, wine components and wine tasting. The answers are provided at the end of the segment. read more
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