Bianchi Winery Zinfandel and Petite Sirah

If you are looking for bold flavors and character in your wine without breaking the bank, the wines of Bianchi Winery are worth trying.  I recently sampled their Zinfandel and a Petite Sirah sent by the winery’s PR rep, and thought both offered a high quality-price ratio.  The 2007 Heritage Series “Zen Ranch” Zinfandel is ripe [...]

Rhone Rangers Ride Into DC

Tonight, June 11 at the Museum of Natural History, the Rhone Rangers continue a series of special events in DC by participating in The Smithsonian’s Savoring Sustainable Seafood reception.  The winemakers of the organization will pour wines made from Rhone varietals to match with dishes prepared by dozens of notable DC chefs, including Robert Wiedmaier, [...]

2006 “Petite Petit” by Michael-David Winery, Lodi, California

This week’s pick was enthusiastically recommended by John Curry, the wine manger at Max’s Wine Dive in Houston, Texas. At the Wine Dive, you can pair wines from a diverse list of dishes like fried alligator tail or braised Kobe beef cheeks, or take a bottled to go. John keeps Max’s Wine Dive on top [...]