Home For May, 2015
22nd ProWein Shows New Sources of Quality Wine
Not quite the largest wine trade show in the world—but getting there—ProWein steadily upholds its reputation as the place for wine and spirits business to occur. This year, the Düsseldorf, Germany, convention hosted an increased number [...]
Santa Barbara Wine Country, Part I: The Overview
“It’s just like in the movie.” You can’t escape the movie (Sideways) anywhere in Santa Barbara County’s wine country. It’s everywhere and on every visitor’s mind. The steady stream of tourists from California and far beyond [...]
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Anderson Valley
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
BC
BC wine
beef tenderloin
Bordeaux blend
British Columbia
Brunello di Montalcino
California
Carneros
Chardonnay
Egri Bikavér
excellent value
excellent wine
Fino
Gran Reserva
great value
Grenache
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Los Angeles
Manzanilla
Napa Valley
Okanagan Valley DVA
Painted Rock Winery
Paso Robles
Pinot Noir
San Francisco
Santa Barbara County
Santa Rita Hills
Saxum Vineyards
Sherry
Stunning
syrah
terroir
Tinta de Toro
under $15
under $20
under $25
Vancouver International Wine Festival
very good value
Viognier
Wines of Portugal
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At Vinexpo Bordeaux, Fewer New Connections, More Asian Buyers
Thanks for your comment. It could be because Americans are at this poi
At Vinexpo Bordeaux, Fewer New Connections, More Asian Buyers
Very interesting account of the wine expo. Any idea why so few America
1982 Bordeaux, Judgement of NYC
I had no idea about Penedes at that level either. Good to know!
1982 Bordeaux, Judgement of NYC
Yes, too bad about the Léoville. Such a shame when a grand old bottle
1982 Bordeaux, Judgement of NYC
Who knew Penedès had come this far. Also a little surprised about the