While the Russian River Valley is a large appellation with multiple climate zones and soil types, it is best known for cool-climate varieties, with Pinot Noir as the most celebrated. The grapes benefit from a reliable late afternoon flow of
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Many of the Affordable Super Tuscans of central Italy are comprised of Cabernet – Merlot – Sangiovese. The blend can be made to any number of variations, but the combination typically draws on the power and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the
Best Bottles of Wine to Give This Holiday – It’s easier if you know the person’s tastes. Most wine drinkers have particular tastes, whether they like a red, white or sparkling is a start. Consider what you’ve seen the person
The Best Affordable Napa Valley Cabernets – The classic “Napa Cab”, the archetypal Napa Valley wine, is a rich, oak-aged red with aromas of blackcurrant, boysenberry, licorice, vanilla and smoky, bittersweet chocolate. The range of grape varieties grown in the
Three Incredible Bordeaux Wines. Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world’s most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality and quantity. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly
Pinot Noir is one of France’s most legendary grapes and the grape that earned Burgundy its reputation. The parent of varietals like Pinot Gris/Grigio and Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir is blue to violet to indigo in color with relatively thin
Stumbled on Ornellaia in 2000 at the Santa Cantarina in Amalfi. Ornellaia represents all the virtues of Bolgheri’s climate – abundant sunshine without excessive heat, dry summers to allow the grapes to achieve perfect ripeness and concentration. As there is
My daughter’s favorite was Flowers. In fact, when she was tasting wine for her wedding she sipped both Flowers and Failla. When I asked her which Pinot Noir she preferred, she replied, Flowers. So, I had her blind folded and
Kosta Browne is a Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California. “Hot Legs” introduced me to Kosta Browne and I am forever thankful – even though it was his dad’s find. Kosta Browne is a blend of
I first had this wine during the summer of 2017 in Florence on the terrace at the Belmond Villa San Michele during dinner. This was a total crowd pleaser for a group of 6 with 6 very different palettes. Guado