Wine Valentine

Texas, the High Country: Texas wineries were a surprise, but how can a wine drinker miss these? The AVA (American Vinicultural Area) is...

What is a “Founders Reserve” Pinot Noir? It’s a blend of AVA Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir grapes. Plus, a need-to-know: it’s a...

Easter Sunday-2020: This year, attending an Easter Sunday worship service became problematic; Coronavirus’ mandated distancing made any...

“Any Port in a storm” works for Port lovers. FYI: Port wines do not climb high up my wine trellis, but I believe a Port lover would enjoy...

I went shopping today. Along the way, there was booth with wines on display. Plus, an attractive young lady was explaining the...

Dry. This Australian Riesling is a dry white wine. Oh, did I mention, dry? Notes on the bottle’s label state “… highly esteemed...

What’s in a name?  In Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, Juliet yearns for her lover, Romeo. In the throws of true love, she...

What is D66 and what a strange bottle? This is a French red wine; its grapes grew on 80-100-year-old vines. The label means “Department...

This Washington State red blend is a witch’s brew. But there is no witch, who can twitch her nose, who could blend this one; it’s a great...

Are there good wines to buy under $10? The answer is “yes”. There is an over abundance of wine, which drives down most prices. This...