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Wine Reviews

A zesty, floral white as an aperitif or with spicy dishes

Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009

A soft, subtle and balanced Gewurztraminer without overpowering notes of lychee and rose petal. Nice weight on the palate. Lovely effort. Food Matches: grilled chicken, pork in a spicy jerk sauce. Score: Read more...

Full-bodied, juicy Malbec for barbecued meats

Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009

Incredibly balanced and savory with mouth-watering notes of ripe fig, blackberry jam and cocoa-coffee. Lovely balance. Score: Read more...

A vibrant, strawberry-ripe Rosé for salmon or as an aperitif

Posted on Saturday, June 06, 2009

One of my absolute favorite roses year after year. Dive into it and lose yourself in its strawberry- cherry depths. Refreshing and lovely. Food Matches: herb-crusted salmon, pan-fried sardines. Score: Read more...

Big Honkin' Australian Shiraz for barbecues

Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2009

Deep, dark and brooding with aromas of blackberry, cassis and cedar box. Great gift or dinner party bottle. Food Matches: barbecued chicken wings. Score: Read more...

Berry-ripe Zinfandel perfect for hamburgers & pizza

Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009

Juicy-ripe red berries and fruits with terrific mouth-watering acidity. Perfect for those who love big flavor without tons of oak. The hedonistic pleasure of this Zinfandel ripples through from start to finish. Food Matches: chili, spice-rubbed or grilled chicken, spareribs, pasta in tomato sauce. Score: Read more...

Opulent, toffee-rich dessert wine for crème brulée and gingerbread

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009

The 20-year tawny has even more richness, depth and complexity than the 10-year tawny and all of its caramel, toffee, almond goodness. This port floods the senses with its aromatic depth and voluptuous texture. Food Matches: crème brûlée, hazelnut torte. Score: Read more...

A wine to muscle in beside steak, grilled chicken and spicy pork

Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009

A muscular, satisfyingly chunky wine with exuberant notes of blueberry, plum, prune, ground black pepper, tar and a whiff of mint on the top. Full-bodied with an unctuously deep texture. This organic wine was matured in French and Russian barrels. Food Matches: prime rib steak, beef tartare, spicy sausage, grilled portobello mushrooms. Score: Read more...

Versatile white for roast chicken, mushroom risotto, pasta in cream sauce

Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009

A playful, sunny wine with expressive notes of wild field flowers, ripe peach and a little lime zing on the side. This aromatic wine rushes out of the glass to be your friend. The perfect summer deck aperitif. Honey can you flip the salmon on the grill? Food Matches: fried chicken, roast turkey, mushroom risotto, crab cakes, lobster, pasta in a creamy sauce. Score: Read more...