Merry Edwards Pinot Noir
February 24, 2012 by Dick Rosano
For years, I have been fortunate enough to taste the wines of Merry Edwards. Although I didn’t know I was sampling her early renditions at the time, the wines I enjoyed from Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the 1970s bore her stamp. Following that opening chapter of Edwards’ vinous life, she [...]
The Wines of Planeta
February 15, 2012 by Derek Swanson
Sicily. What is the first thing that comes to mind? Volcanoes? Mobsters? Square pizza? How about wine? Though often overshadowed by the big boys of Italy such as the Brunellos, Barolos and Super-Tuscans, the pedigree of wine from this Mediterranean island can be just as compelling. At a recent lunch with winemaker Alessio Planeta, I [...]
A Valentine’s Day Value
February 5, 2012 by Derek Swanson
If you blew all your dough on a pricey gift for your Valentine, have no fear; you still have enough for a bottle that will make your honey think you really spared no expense. The 2009 Caminada Malbec tastes very expensive, but retails for under 12 bucks. I received a sample and was very [...]
Arrowood and Amapola Creek
January 27, 2012 by Dick Rosano
Not being one for idol-worship, I have however followed Dick Arrowood around through his very successful career. Not just to hold his cape, mind you, but because I always knew that – where Arrowood was – great wine could always be found. From 1974 to 1990, he was at the helm at Chateau St. [...]
Albariño from Rias Biaxas
January 11, 2012 by Dick Rosano
The traditional notion is that Albariño, the deliciously fruity wine from Spain, is best with paella and gazpacho. There is no desire here to dispute that advice, but unless you find yourself in one of D.C.’s few very good Spanish restaurants, that would leave little reason to discover this little gem. In fact, Albariño [...]
