The Dozen – Bespoke Beauty
As much as we try to envision universal standards, no one owns perfection.
Category: The Dozen
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.
The Dozen – Out of the Fog
Piemonte Nebbiolos are hard to grow but lovely to drink.
The Dozen – In Rioja’s Shadow
Ribera del Duero and Rueda look for more attention from the Jane Corkpullers.
The Dozen – E. Andes, W. Andes
Wine regions in Chile and Argentina differ vastly. But they share the mountains.
The Dozen – Trending Pink
One sure way to tell that spring is near: Count the bloomin’ rosés.
The Dozen – Vino Palaces
Impressed by the wine? Get ready to be blown away by where it’s made.
The Dozen – Puckery Italians
Italy is well-known for its tannic red varietals, both wild and tamed.
The Dozen – Californians
A blend of familiar labels, new labels, and getting-to-know-you labels.
The Dozen – Passito, Per Favore
Italy’s legendary sweet wines can also have spicy notes and hefty tannins.
The Dozen – South Africa, Unstandardized
It’s difficult to generalize about the country’s wines, but that only adds to the adventure.
The Dozen – Noirish
Pinot Noir is a wine that’s easy to identify but often difficult to pin down.
The Dozen – California French
No one country can rival this state for matching wine varietals from the source.
The Dozen – Vin et Fromage
Now is always the right time for French wines with French cheeses.
The Dozen – Last Roundup 2021
A final look at new releases from the old year, anticipating a new one.
The Dozen – Red Winter (Again)
It’s a cliche, but it is winter, so guess what Santa is pouring?
The Dozen – A Friend in Bordeaux
From the region’s Right Bank come wines with a familiar name on the label.
