The Dozen – Old with the New
Now is the time to stow away well-balanced reds to fund your wine IRA to enjoy in old age.
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The Dozen – Different Is Different
Not all wines seek perfection. Some are happy just to be interesting.
12 White Wines For The Winter Season
Sponsor A cold winter night with a crackling fireplace and warm comfort food doesn’t always call for a Cabernet SauvignonContinue Reading
The Dozen – Toasting 2023
Starting the New Year with wines from Abruzzo and whiskies from Australia
The Dozen – Lyrical Liracs
Some of Southern Rhone’s best reds lie opposite Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
The Dozen – Pinotage, Tamed
Three examples update us on the progress of the South African varietal.
The Dozen – World Pinot
Sponsor Around the globe, Pinot Noir tastes the same – but different. By Roger Morris Pinot Noir is wonderful inContinue Reading
The Dozen – High Rollers
A “rare” Rare Champagne and some serious California reds top the list.
The Dozen – International Harvest
Recent vintages with varieties and styles from around the globe.
The Dozen – Of Wines Earthly and Heavenly
A knockout Cognac creeps into this lineup of big reds and Spanish whites.
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.
