He’s Wily, Wily Jack
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand. I tried out the Wily Jack Zinfandel a couple months ago and found myself pretty impressed with the fella. For the around $8 price tag, I thought the wine really delivered for a Tuesday night wine or a party wine....
Maryland’s Newest Winery
Costa Ventosa Winery, Maryland’s newest winery, is having its Grand Opening this weekend beginning July 16. This is the first winery to open in Worcester County and is located in Whaleyville, Maryland.
The vineyards were started in 2006 and now there are four acres. These are comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and...
8th Anniversary for Laurello Vineyards
Congratulations to Laurello Vineyards in Geneva, Ohio! Laurello Vineyards is celebrating its 8th Anniversary this weekend!
8th Anniversary Events:
July 10th: A small appetizer will accompany the purchase of the first bottle of in-house wine, plus you will receive a raffle ticket for a gift basket. Drawing will be on Saturday at 9:30 pm.
Friday Evening Music 7:00...
Château Sociando-Mallet 2001 revisited
A revisit to this wine that I last enjoyed (immensely) a couple of years ago. I am almost sorry that I have just glugged my last bottle of Château Sociando-Mallet 2001. On this form I really ought to order some more, but it has gone up in price rather a lot since I purchased. Up...
Mighty Fine Malbec
Malbec just tastes right this time of year. In the summer, I always try to keep a few bottles on hand for cookouts, and whenever I go shopping there always are new bottles I want to try.This wine, though, counts as a familiar favorite--one of those win...
Mac Forbes Hugh 2007
Gruyere, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot. 12.5%. Diam. Approx $A55.Lovely, though somewhat atypical. Dusty eucalyptus and mint along with a notably savoury element and bright raspberries on th...
Oveja Negra Is No Outcast
Yes, Oveja Negra means “black sheep” — the outcast, the shunned — but this quartet of blended wines from Chile should be insiders on your table this summer. The wines are thoughtfully made from sustainable vineyards by Rafael Tirado, they’re primarily tasty and approachable, and the price, as you’ll see, can’t be beat. They’re from...
Benito & I Blind-Taste Six Pairs of Big Deal Red Wines
I invited wine-blogging colleague Benito to come over and taste six pairs of mainly limited-edition red wines with me a couple of weeks ago. The wines within each pair were related in some way, mainly in the sense that they were made by the same producer but from different vineyards or appellations. My intention was...
No Shrinking Violets These
It’s ironic that the logo for August Briggs Winery features a delicate dandelion puff-ball with a few of its gossamer filaments a-drift on a gentle zephyr, because these six red wines are anything but gossamer-like. They are, instead, in a few words, solid, substantial, robust. The winery is on the Silverado Trail in Calistoga, in...
Chateau Meyney 2006
St Estephe, Bordeaux, France. Cabernet et al. 13%. Cork. Half bottle, Approx $A35.Reading one of my favourite wine blogs the other day, I started thinking about a bottle of wine, which I assumed was in reach. . . I'm sure I have at least one bottle of ...
