The Dozen – Of Wines Earthly and Heavenly
A knockout Cognac creeps into this lineup of big reds and Spanish whites.
Category: The Dozen
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.
