The Dozen – Of Wines Earthly and Heavenly
A knockout Cognac creeps into this lineup of big reds and Spanish whites.
Author: Roger Morris
Roger Morris writes about wine, food and travel for The World of Fine Wine, Drinks Business, Meininger's Wine Business International, Wine Enthusiast and other publications in the U.S. and Europe.
The Dozen – Saluting the Vintage
We raise our glasses to the 2022 vintage – now in progress – with wines from recent years.
The Dozen – Tart & Fruity
Often our preferences in wine depend as much on structure as the grape variety.
The Dozen – Drinking on the Edge
Sometimes it’s fun to be challenged by a wine that is ‘good different.’
The Dozen – Reliable Rhones
A sampling of mainly whites from up and down the big river.
The Dozen – Rosés Place at the Table
Its subdued fruitiness, accentuated acidity, and relative lack of complexity makes rosé a great food wine.
The Dozen – Bubbles & No Bubbles
Very few Champagne producers also make still wines. Californians love to do both.
The Dozen – Surprising Tuscans
Lusty reds and a Trebbiano with no apologies make for interesting drinking.
The Dozen – Txaholi & Oz
A taste of succulent Basque white wines and big, tangy Australian reds.
The Dozen – Blanc Slate
A bouquet of Sauvignon Blancs – mostly from Chile, all under $30.
The Dozen – Alentejo Branco
Alentejo’s reds have gained wide acceptance. Now, check out the whites.
The Dozen – Sonoma in a Rear-View Mirror
Napa Valley’s neighbors have moved past their “just farmers” self image.
The Dozen – Beauty at the Edge
Flanked by snowy mountains and desert vegetation, Mendoza continues to produce lovely wines.
The Dozen – What’s the Purpose?
Not all wines should be judged by the same criteria.
The Dozen – A Toast to Jack Cakebread
Saying farewell to a Napa Valley pioneer.
The Dozen – Bespoke Beauty
As much as we try to envision universal standards, no one owns perfection.
The Dozen – Criminals & Chiantis
A slight discourse on styles with wines to match.
The Dozen – Fiddlehead-in-Chief
Even though she’s sold her Fiddlestix vineyard, Kathy Joseph continues to make music at Fiddlehead.
The Dozen – Livermore Pioneers
The Wente family, now in its fifth generation, draws attention to this East Bay wine region.
The Dozen – Spanish Gold
Riojas come at a very affordable price.
