Saturday, February 4, 2012

Merlot Masters

December 7, 2011 by  

Too many Sideways fans have pushed the debate on wine in the wrong direction. Not that there’s anything wrong with a decent Pinot Noir, but these people have tried to convince the wine-loving public that all Merlot is insipid plonk. Well, maybe some of it is, and that’s the reason this reasoning has gotten traction. [...]

Love Those Baby Blues

November 14, 2011 by  

  I first met winemaker Kenny Kahn in 2008 at Bassin’s annual charity California Barrel Tasting event in Washington DC. In a room full of Cabernets toting triple-digit price tags, Kenny’s $20 Baby Blue blend from Sonoma was the highlight of my evening, and I have been a fan of Blue Rock Winery ever since. Kenny’s [...]

Cabernet with — Cooler Air!

July 26, 2011 by  

  With temperatures breaking thermometers – let alone records – and the Weather Channel refusing to report the next forecast, the thought of anything sizzling on the grill sounds like a scene from a Stephen King horror story. So most of us have huddled inside our homes where the air conditioner groans under loads that [...]

Sommelier John Lancaster: Peay Vineyards “La Bruma” Syrah

September 2, 2010 by  

This week’s pick comes from John Lancaster of Boulevard Restaurant in San Francisco.  I was interested in  John’s pairing recommendation for the California squab & quail combination on Boulevard’s menu.  Here’s a description of what the pan roasted birds are served with:  Wild Rice & Farro with Seared Foie Gras & Caramelized Shallots, Knoll Farm [...]

Saxon Brown Cabernet Sauvignon

June 4, 2010 by  

This week’s pick was offered by the man behind Onotria Wine Country Cuisine, Massimo Navarretta.  Massimo grew up farming and making wine in Campania, Italy, and now shows off his skills in Costa Mesa, California.  Here are Massimo’s comments about his selection:  ”The wines of Saxon Brown are unique and very special.  The Cabernet Sauvignon [...]

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