Most Recent Wine Articles and Reviews
Bordeaux Cru Bourgeois
For centuries, the Bordeaux region of France has been renowned for its wines. That was true until the 1970’s when the upstart California wines made their international appearance and the French wines were very unceremoniously pushed aside in favor of our domestic...
Spanish Rosé’s New and Interesting
There can be no question that wine tastes do change with the seasons. Red wines seem to dominate the winter months while the white wines are more popular during the hot summer months. That however leaves two seasons unaccounted for; Spring and Fall. Red wines do not...
E & G Gallo Brandy … Good Brandy At Even Better Prices
We have been writing about wine and spirits for many years and during that time have been privileged to sample the best of the best. One beverage that we enjoy and have been pleased to write about is brandy. Brandy is the final product when wine is distilled. The...
Conundrum Finally Solved … Does Vintage Date Really Matter For California Wines
In Europe, where weather conditions have a dramatic and occasionally devastating effect on the quality of their wines, vintage dating is everything. Too wet and there is mold and mildew; too warm, high sugar, low acid and flabby fruit. The question arises, are the...
Van Duzer Wines … Among the Best of the Best American Pinot Noir’s
We have written many times about the dynamics of the wine industry and the effect climate change can have on it. While the gods of weather have frowned upon the California vineyards in recent years, they have been more than generous to those of the State Oregon and...
Trinity Oaks … Good Wines at Great Prices
Do we detect a trend here? Are consumers becoming bored or annoyed with the taste-alike high priced wines? Are Champagne taste buds competing with beer budgets? Cheer up wine lovers, there is a light on the horizon. It appears that affordable, better quality wines are...