In search of "Best Buy" wines: We look, we find, we taste, we recommend
Chardonnay and more Chardonnay What is in your Chardonnay wine glass? Oh, the ways Chardonnay can be made: Stainless steel, barrel fermented, aged in oak, malolactic fermentation, partial malolactic, no malolactic fermentation. The results … [Continue reading]
Beautiful assortment of red wines from Argentina and Chile Why are you not drinking South American wines? How often do you drink a wine from South America? The answer for most wine drinkers is probably not at all. I base this on the Top 100 … [Continue reading]
The Versatile Quesadilla Quesadilla and Wine Quesadillas are one of the easiest Mexican foods to prepare. Not only are Quesadillas cooking friendly, but they are also delicious and can be made in hundreds of ways. Quesadillas are a favorite … [Continue reading]
Here are three red wines that have Grenache or Garnacha grapes as their base. What's the difference between Grenache and Garnacha? They are the same grape. The French call it Grenache, and the Spanish call it Garnacha. Grenache is found mainly in the … [Continue reading]
Dry Rosé has become the choice of wine for the beautiful warm summer days. Rosé wines range in color from very light to a vibrant cherry color. The wine shops, and even the big grocery chains, have an excellent array of Rosé on the shelves. So which … [Continue reading]
Summer is here and the parks and trails are open once again. It is time for a hike, picnic, and a glass of Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is the perfect picnic wine. Chenin Blanc is refreshing, light, and well-suited to the outdoors. It's perfect with a … [Continue reading]