A smoky, full-bodied wine leading with dusty red fruit, followed by tar and tannins that still seem rather tight. This is sure to benefit from time in the cellar or a well-marbled steak. WHO Olson Ogden WHAT Syrah WHERE California,-read more-
I tasted this wine with a paired dinner at Destino in San Francisco, with winemaker Luis Villarreal. The color of the wine was light yellow and featured a nose that was filled with heavier florals that were almost Viognier-like with-read more-
You might think sake only works with sushi or other Japanese cuisine -- it's a common misperception. But don't be fooled: Sake is such a diverse beverage that it can pair with almost any dish. Nihonshu wa ryori wo erabanai.-read more-
If you were visiting the rich agricultural community of Walla Walla and were told, "visit the incubators" on Piper Avenue at the Walla Walla Regional Airport and Industrial Park, you would typically think of a controlled environment that is hatching-read more-
I tasted this wine with a paired dinner at Destino in San Francisco, with winemaker Luis Villarreal. It was garnet colored with ruby edges and had a nose of rose petal with dried earth, blackberry and white/black pepper. The palate-read more-
A producer's sample of a wonderful Napa red wine, 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 percent Petit Verdot from a half-dozen estate-owned vineyards. A rich, plummy aroma and flavors of dark fruit and coffee make this a superior example of California-read more-
By a fortuitous quirk of nature an ISO wine glass fits snugly into my 10 ½ sized brogues. It might cause a frisson of comment when extracting said glass from said shoe on the 11:03 TGV from Paris to Irun-read more-
Here is a French blend of Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, and Marsanne that is drinkable, affordable, and great value for the price point. The wine has a beautiful light straw color with a nose of light citrus and flowers. This Eric Soloman-read more-