Some people choose their wine on how the label looks. Others, claim that the packaging has nothing to do with their selection. I’m on the fence. I don’t choose a wine strictly because it looks pretty and I don’t refuse to try it because it looks unappealing, however I think there is something to be [...read more]

Get ready to be seduced by this wine. I know Malbec isn’t necessarily the sexiest of grapes. Stacked up against delicate Pinot Noir or perfumed Grenache, it seems a little pedestrian, but I assure you, this wine will captivate you. La Puerta Alta Malbec is hand harvested to preserve the integrity of the grapes. Then [...read more]

Don’t be fooled by the quirky label, this is a seriously delicious Bordeaux. A blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc, this wine gives you dark black fruit and dry earth on the nose. The palate has nicely balanced acidity and tannin and a medium-long finish. Flavors are of black cherry, [...read more]

The Jaboulet family has been respected as vignerons in Crozes-Hermitage for more than 200 years.  Phillipe and his son, Vincent (fifth and sixth generations) are carrying on that tradition with their own winery that still carries the family name. This Crozes-Hermitage “Nouvelère” would make their forbearers proud.  It is pure Syrah with a bright fresh [...read more]

Some absolutely depressing friend of mine recently told me, after I gushed to him how much I love Autumn, that people who like Autumn are nuts.  It’s a season that signifies death, he stated stonily. The trees lose there leaves and everything turns brown and it isn’t long before the cold and bitter grip of [...read more]

Patz & Hall embodies old-school California winemaking. Since 1988 they’ve been bottling powerful, rich Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the most esteemed sites in California. This is a very different style of Pinot Noir; a  house style that Patz & Hall has built their cult reputation on. Some people really get into the opulence. They [...read more]