Driving along the Danube river on a stunning summer day, we were struck by the beauty of the countryside and the rolling hillside vineyards. We had already been in…
It’s Spring Break for the school kids, and buds are starting to pop. Though we know we’re not quite out of the woods yet.
We’re of the mind that there…
Choosing a wine appropriate for St. Patrick’s day- a holiday known for macro beer and green food dye- takes some mental acrobatics. So for this special day we’ve got…
At first it might seem strange to crave a crisp Sauvignon Blanc this time of year, but it actually makes perfect sense if you think about it. December is…
Let’s face it. Thanksgiving is not really about the wine- nor are the December holidays that follow. They are celebrations of family, friends and food (all of which call…
At an elevation of 4,600 feet, grapes grown in Mendoza, Argentina for the Tapiz Chardonnay are robust in flavor from hot sunny days and cool crisp nights. Tamed by…
Established in 1985 in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, Cloudy Bay was one of the first wineries in the country to export to the U.S., and one of…
Scaia, a medium-bodied, crisp white from the Veneto region in Italy, is a skillful combination of two white grapes, Garganega and Chardonnay. The Garganega grape, used primarily in the wines…
For those weary of Rieslings… well, I hear ya. They can range from bone-dry to über-sweet, and ambiguous labeling may mean you don’t quite know what’s in the bottle….
