Riesling Riesling is the most food compatible wine in the world. Because of it’s relatively low alcohol content, fruity acidity and a range of dryness levels, it goes well with a variety of foods. It’s also the fastest growing white wine in the U.S. in terms of sales. Washington State’s Chateau Ste. Michelle, is the [...]
Pinot Noir With cool, wet winters, warm dry summers and the marine influence from the west, the coastal Willamette Valley of Oregon is perfect for growing pinot noir grapes. Dr. Loosen’s Oregon Wine Adventure The Loosen Family wine estate in Germany is famous for it’s rieslings. Closer to home, Ernst Loosen – one of the [...]
2007 Wine One of the best vintage years for wine – worldwide, was 2007. These wines are now coming to market and with wine prices dropping, there are bargains to be had! California reds have been slow to come down, but winemakers will have to start discounting in order to reduce inventory. Buyers that once [...]
Bev Mo’s Wilfred Wong When you walk down the wine isles of Beverages and More, you can’t help but notice the majority of wines are rated by Wilfred Wong. On my first visit to the local store, I wondered: Is this a real guy? What does he know about wine, anyway? Wilfred is a real [...]
Mick Fleetwood Private Cellar Collection When he’s not touring with original band, Fleetwood Mac or his Mick Fleetwood Blues Band or his Island Rumours Band, drummer Mick Fleetwood is blending wine in California’s Lake County. Mick’s latest release is a series of wines made at Langtry Estate & Vineyards, formerly known as Guenoc winery. Contract [...]
Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Okay, so you think it sounds weird, but it’s a great combination. We already know that wine and cheese are wonderful together. Chocolate and dessert wines are great together. What could be better than all three at the same time? If you have a Port or a nice Sherry that you [...]
Tastings Dorothy Gaiter and John Brescher have been the wine columnists for The Wall Street Journal for 12 years. I always enjoyed the Friday edition of the Journal – one of those reasons was Tastings. When the Journal started putting Tastings videos up several years back, it was fun to watch the two share their [...]
Dessert Wine For a little moment of luxury, there’s nothing better after dinner then a little glass of port with dessert or all by itself. You don’t have to spend a small fortune for one of life’s little pleasures. Two favorites: Taylor Fladgate 10 Year-old Tawny From Portugal. An exceptionally fine old tawny blend, aged [...]
Rolling Stones’ Forty Licks Merlot The 2007 Merlot captures the attitude of Mendocino County’s style. Aromas of black cherry, with hints of mint are followed by rich flavors of plum, black cherry, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cedar. This dry red wine is a fine match for herb-roasted chicken, grilled beef or smoky chili. Rolling Stones [...]
Now Mafia Free! By Irene Peroni – GlobalPost October 29, 2009 PALERMO, Italy — Wine, olive oil, pasta, tomato sauce: For such products, the Sicilian sun is itself a guarantee of quality. But those who market such delicacies under the label Libera Terra say their products come with a bonus — the “taste of freedom.” [...]
