What’s Hot Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have become yesterday’s news and Malbec and Riesling have replaced them as the most popular wines. There are several reasons. For one thing, wine drinkers are becoming more knowledgeable about wine. Newspapers have food and wine sections, and websites – like Twisting Vines, offer wine reviews and suggestions for [...]
Some Prices are Starting to Going Up If you haven’t noticed, prices continue to creep upward. A quick trip to the mall for a sale will have you asking, “This is on sale? This is the same price it was a few months ago!” Price increases are most noticeable at the grocery store. Coffee, eggs, [...]
Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec 2006 As we approach the un-official start of summer next week, we looked for a red wine that could stand up to a rich barbeque sauce, but still be light enough for the warm weather. This Argentine Malbec was at the top of the list. Purple color with aromas of spice [...]
