Blog Archives
Aussie Reds: A Discovery
I actually find an Aussie red that I don’t rail against.
My New Favorite Esoteric Wine
I expanded my thoughts on the Hofer rosé in my new piece on the Foodista Blog.
Hofer Zweigelt Rosé
I adore the Hofer Gruner and Zweigelt in the one-liter bottle-cap topped package. The rosé, though in a meager 750ml screwcapped bottle, is a joy. Super-austere, pale, dry, and elegant. I have more thoughts in tomorrow’s post on the Foodista blog. Tune in!
Alsatian Riesling: Dry and Delicious
My expanded thoughts on Domaine Weinbach and their lovely Rieslings.
Let’s Be Happy For Chardonnay and Oak Hooking Up
My new post on the Foodista blog for my expanded thoughts on Chardonnay and oak.
Chardonnay and Oak Are Not The Devil
Pulled a well-chilled bottle of 2008 MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Chardonay given to me my Gallo. I know, I should be drinking Picpoul, no? I have to say that there is nothing wrong with Chardonnay. And oak. Together. As long as the oak influence is gentle and there’s some acidity. I’ll be expanding on this [More]
A Food and Wine Conundrum
I was sent a sample of Conundrum for my drinking pleasure; it’s probably the most iconic non-Chardonnay California white wine. It has been years since I tasted Conundrum; all I remember about it was that it was a little too sweet and heavy for me. But with an open mind and empty stomach, I went [More]
Enjoying Verdejo, Hating on Terroir
My expanded my thoughts on the Shaya, with added anti-terroir screed.
