The Dozen – Of Wines Earthly and Heavenly
A knockout Cognac creeps into this lineup of big reds and Spanish whites.
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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.
Sea Bird 2017 Poseidon Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sponsor Varietal: 100% Cabernet SauvignonProducer/importer: Sea Bird WinesRetail Price: $125 Food pairing: Dry-aged roast prime rib of beef Rich black fruitContinue Reading
Sea Bird Broken Rock Vineyard Napa Valley 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sponsor Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, with traces of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot Producer/importer: Sea Bird WinesRetail Price: $59.99Food pairing: Braised beefContinue Reading
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.
Weibel Family Winery
Spanning over eight decades and four generations of winemaking.
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.
