Wine Valentine

I’m into those high mountain Malbec’s from Argentina. Well, why not a high mountain Cab? This one comes from a well-established...

The winery’s tasting notes these vines were “un-trellised” but grown in Brazilian style. Being curious, I went to their web site, and...

I’ve read about Spain’s very fruity white grape, Albarino. So, I got on my bicycle and pedaled over to Northern Spain. Bought a bottle &...

Act one, scene one: Wine has its own unique adventures. When dining at our favorite Kansas City Italian restaurant, I requested our bar...

The label read “Enchanting Merlot” from the Wizard of Oz. I’m guessing its painted label advertisement meant it as a collectable. ...

I got this bottle off its shelf, because of its label, and its title. It had an etching of a female figure called “The Other”. Its...

I found this Claret bottle draped with golden netting. I bought it, because I don’t recall ever drinking a Claret. I started opening it...

Be suspicious of braggers. The 2015 Dona Paila Malbec had a swagger on the shelf. A dark copper foil with "DP" embossed monagram on the...

I thought I was buying a birthday present, because of those pol-ka dots. Actually, this Spanish estate Albarino is a fun summer white...

The years 2015-16 make for high quality California Zinfandel…. & most of the Zin’s I drink are cut from one vineyard, as is most CA Zins....