Can stepping into a wine store be as simple as “flavor” and “body?” Can descriptions like “silky, bold, fruity, or crisp” guide the novice wine consumer? Two national wine franchise operations, Vino 100 and Wine Styles, have grown at a-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-
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-
This is another of those easy-to-drink and well-made Washington state Cabernets.It’s smooth with a hint of currant and paired nicely with a steak off the grill. It’s a fruit-forward wine that is well structured with an easy to enjoy finish.-read more-
When wine drinkers think of Portugal, it’s usually Port or cork. Touriga Nacional and Roupeiro don’t roll off the tongue like Merlot or Chardonnay. But the coastal European country is riding a surge of attention for its previously dismissed table-read more-
When wine drinkers think of Portugal, it’s usually Port or cork. Touriga Nacional and Roupeiro don’t roll off the tongue like Merlot or Chardonnay. But the coastal European country is riding a surge of attention for its previously dismissed table-read more-
Howard Hewitt writes an every other week newspaper column about wines under $25 and feature education aspects for the novice wine drinker. He posts those columns to the blog titled "Grape Sense." Howard writes on "Grape Sense - A Glass Half Full"-read more-