What? You’ve never heard of Mexican wine? Until this week, neither had I. Maybe you’ve traveled to Mexico and weren’t aware the country produced wine. The Mexican government doesn’t make it easy for wineries to sell wine in Mexico, says Max Murphy of Tozi Imports, one of the few importers of Mexican wine to the […]
Saying ‘hola’ to Mexican Tempranillo and sparkling wine (#winePW) Read More »
I don’t usually reach for Zinfandel (sorry, Zin fans). Too overly ripe and jammy for my tastes. Or it that just my perception of Zin? Over the past decade or so, wine reviewers have noticed a return to balance in Zinfandel winemaking. According to Joel Peterson, the so-called “Godfather of Zinfandel,” the best Zins highlight
Back to Brown Estate – for Zin this time (#winePW) Read More »
In the last couple of years, I’ve developed a real hankering for Syrah. As so often happens, I became a fan of Syrah while tasting northern Rhône wines. Then I moved to Washington state, home of highly prized Syrah, and experienced the intense, savory wines made from Yakima Valley and Walla Walla Valley grapes. All
Margaret River Shiraz kicks off virtual trip Down Under (#WorldWineTravel) Read More »
Everyone’s ideal bubbly is different. Perhaps you favor the toasted, yeasty quality of the gold standard in sparkling wines, a well-aged Champagne. Or maybe your tastes run toward fruity Prosecco. You may have found your favorite bubbly in a crémant from somewhere in France or a Franciacorta from Italy. It’s all good. When I’m looking
Cava: Because everyone needs a go-to bubbly (#winePW) Read More »
Temperatures dipped into the teens this past week and deep snow settled on the ground. Winter had arrived – a time to slow down and savor the warmth and aromas of a meaty, slow-cooking ragu in the oven and the complexity of a long-aged Aglianico. Why is Aglianico (“ay·glee·AA·nuh·kow”) the perfect wine for winter? Aglianico
Why Aglianico rules among grapes of southern Italy (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
