2017 Sauvignon Republic, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei I lived in the Napa Valley in the early 2000s. For me, it was a magical time to meet fascinating people, learn tons, and watch some great storylines develop. And one of those great stories developed into this week’s wine. […]
2008 Gravner Ribolla, Venezia Giulia IGT, Friuli, Italy Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei We wine lovers must occasionally step out of our comfort zones. As I started writing this, I realized I was likely out of my league. The natural wine movement has built up a cult-like following. There are many highly respected […]
At this point, most of us are familiar with Argentine Malbec. For many, it has become the generic red wine order and the benchmark for personal flavor preferences. We find something we like and stick with it. Sometimes, in that process, we may stop paying attention – stop tasting. I thought this would be a […]
If you visit the Napa Valley, don’t miss the historic Beringer estate. Beringer is the longest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley with over 142 years. And it is still going strong. However, the winery’s impact extends beyond its home in the Napa Valley.
When life demands a moment to treat myself, my first choice is always a luxurious splurge on Champagne. One of my all-time favorite pairings is crispy french fries with a side of béarnaise sauce and an ice-cold glass of Champagne. Nicholas Feuillatte has been my go-to Champagne producer for over 15 years. It’s a surprise […]
Despite being one of the oldest wine-producing countries in the world, Spain continues to enthrall the global wine market with wines that range from traditional to unique and experimental. Many of us are familiar with Spanish wine regions like Rioja, Rueda, and Ribera del Duero. This week, let’s explore another within the popular Castilla y […]
Big Smooth. OK, I admit – wine was not the first thing that came to mind when I first read the PR email. But, since I challenged myself last year to be more open-minded about what I was tasting for this column, I read on. Seeing the Sebastiani name, and having grown up with the original […]
In a world market where stories sell, LazarusWine has a unique story. The wine is good, but we’ll get to that later. What I’m most interested in is the label, and the winemakers that tell their story through this wine. For most of us, the visual prominence of the orange label is captivating. But what […]
I believe most people who enjoy Prosecco are aware that it is, (now) more often than not, perfectly delicious on its own, and can stand its ground against other similarly priced sparkling wines. Many are probably, also, familiar with the DOCG of Valdobbiadene in the Veneto where the Prosecco gets the addition of “Superiore” to […]
