Bohemian Severity? (Ross Cobb And Claypool Cellars Team Up To Make Serious Sonoma Pinot)
At this point, I think we can agree that Sonoma winemaker Ross Cobb now owes me some money. Certainly I’ve reviewed and featured a few of his wines here, with quite favorable results – though that’s not, of course, why I think he should be paying me (really, we’ve had enough of that alleged behavior...
Exploring the Wines of Castillo Viejo
"Welcome!" says attractive dark haired Federico Domingo, Export Manager for Bodegas Castillo Viejo as we squeeze into his tiny car. He is here to escort us to the winery and introduce us to the winemaker Alexander Etcheverry and his wines. It is a quaint vineyard and after a tour of the ferementation vessels we have...
Exploring the Wines of Dante Irurtia in Uruguay
"What exciting wines!" is my first reaction to meeting Marcelo Irurtia, who is in charge of vineyard management for his family's 100 year old winery, and Maria Silvia Bianchi, who is in charge of exportation. The reasons their wines are exciting are many -- first, they are very carefully made and extremely balanced, which automatically...
René Barbier, Penedes, Spain
Sadly you cant, as a member of the ‘public’ visit this impressive Moet-built and Moet-soon-sold vineyard-surrounded edifice. This is the winery for the René Barbier range of wines, one of the properties of the Freixenet group. One leaves with the impression that here, the slickly professional Freixenet people, are really not...
Corvalle 2010 Weka Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay
Regular Retail Price:
$28.00
The Wine Spies One Day Price:
$22.00
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Region:
California: Oak...
Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells 2009 Merlot wine review by Billy
Nose: blackberry jam and plums Palate: medium tannins and soft acids give this just enough backbone to stand up. Mild.Finish: long finish of plums and fruit. Nice length for this value wine. Overall: I paid about $9 for this wine on sale. P...
The Give and Take of the Natural Wine Debate
I am always excited when I see an article or blog post on-line that was written in response to something on this blog. At the very least it means someone is reading me. Even better, it could mean that what...
Food Trucks Get Vertical
An office building in West Chelsea is bringing food trucks upstairs in its elevator.
‘The Mexican’ Is Answering Questions
The columnist Gustavo Arellano is answering reader questions about Mexican and Mexican-American food.
Visiting Bodegas Carrau in Uruguay
… so the first thing you notice as you drive to Bodegas Carrau near Montevideo is the gorgeous grounds and the stunning classic “Spanish Style” Hacienda with flowers all around. Javiar Carrau, an enologist and director of the family winery, greets me warmly and tells me a bit about the winery as we tour...
Experimental Cocktail Club: American Drinks by Way of Paris
A new bar on the Lower East Side is the work of three Frenchmen who are fascinated with American cocktail culture.
