The Dozen – Txaholi & Oz
A taste of succulent Basque white wines and big, tangy Australian reds.
Tag: winereviews
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.
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.