Beyond the Iron Curtain, Georgian Win...
After 8,000 years of winemaking, it seems strange that so few of us in the West have tried Georgian wines – that’s the Republic of Georgia, formerly part of the Soviet Union.
2009 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Tenuta d...
It shines as a first course wine with deep, pleasing fruit. Highly Recommended (90-92).
Champagne Lanson Rose Label Brute Ros...
The graceful mineral acidity in the finish makes continued sipping irresistible. Very Highly Recommended (96).
2011 Saladini Pilastri Falerio Ascola...
This white wine made with organic grapes you’ve probably never heard of is a great find at a great price. Recommended (88).
Armenia: Endearing, Scrappy Mountain ...
Arriving at night at an airport at the end of a journey, sometimes it’s hard to realize how remote a location you’re in until you start driving around the next day. This is what happened to me when I landed in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, a few weeks ago.


