The Dozen – Passito, Per Favore
Italy’s legendary sweet wines can also have spicy notes and hefty tannins.
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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 – A Friend in Bordeaux
From the region’s Right Bank come wines with a familiar name on the label.
The Dozen – Subtler Does It
California reds with dialed-down intensity, rich complexity and savory balance.
The Dozen – Daily Bubbles
Value-priced sparkling wines, mostly under $20, mostly from Italy.
The Dozen – Going Coastal
Winemakers-by-the-sea in San Luis Obispo await approval of their new region.
The Dozen – Going Horizontal
Drinking through Dutton-Goldfield’s vineyard designates + a quintet of Chiantis.
The Dozen – Variety of Varietals
A mixture of best-known and barely known grape varieties, with a nod toward Italy.
The Dozen – Familiar Faces
Revisiting some California labels we have been buying for years.
The Dozen – Sicily, No Surprises
We should be accustomed to routinely finding enjoyable wines from Italy’s big island.
The Dozen – Red October
July, August, September, Merlot, November, December…
The Dozen – Call Me a Cab
Can wineries make this premium red both good and affordable?
The Dozen – Old & New
Annual releases provide an opportunity to revisit old friends and enjoy newer faces.
The Dozen – Back Stories
Time in a barrel, wine with a natural beef, and an update on a marriage of royals.
The Dozen – Prisoner of Love
A mythical wine is a case study of how brands change with ownership.
The Dozen – A Picnic of Wines
A collection of refreshing whites from the Loire Valley and Portugal
