Category: Great Value Wine
Maryhill: Such a Thrill In Washington Whites
We got a note from the nice people at Maryhill Winery asking us if we'd like to try their wines before we visit Washington this summer. Something about the name was familiar. Then Friday night after we sampled two of their ...
Pop that Cork! Value-Priced Champagne Alternatives
In the current economy, many people are looking for an alternative to traditional champagne to help ring in the New Year. Last year we told you about Cava, and we've found a few other sparklers this year as well. ...
Great Finds in Grocery Store Wine
During the holidays you can often find me at a wine retailer or grocery wine department pouring samples for a local distributor. It's a great way to meet people, teach them about wine, and make some extra money at the ...
Turkey and Cannellini beans with Terlato Pinot Grigio
The other night I came home to the usual question of "What are you fixing for dinner?" As I had not gone to the grocery store in quite some time, and had been pulling things out of the freezer and ...
Polenta and Meat Sauce paired with Ruffino Chianti Classico
I make no claims to the authenticity of this as a classic Italian dish, but I will state with conviction that is it is delicious and tastes pretty Italian to me. The meat melts in your mouth and the polenta ...
Hahn Estates Cabernet Franc 2006
When most people think about Cabernet Franc, if it even does cross their mind at all, they think about it as a grape to be blended, usually with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The reason for this is that it does ...
Finally!
Massive wardrobe of cowboy clothes Top of my head to the tip of my toes Ah you look so good in my hat with fringe on it So put on my boots mmm doggone it - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Vaughan, Good Texan In ...
Date Night with Ravenswood Zinfandel
You might say that wine saved our relationship. I was in law school, which makes one's disposition truly evil. We lived in a tiny little rental house near campus. We shared a 10x10 room as a home office. We hated each ...
Great Whites from North & South America
When it hits 100 degrees, there's nothing better than a quick swim in the ocean. But if you've seen Shark Week or the movie JAWS one too many times you may prefer to keep your feet on the shore. ...
Wine Review: Chalone Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
I'm usually not one to buy a Sauvignon Blanc -- not a big fan of the grassy, pipi du chat flavor. So I'm not quite sure from where the 2008 Chalone Vineyard Monterey County Sauvignon Blanc came. Perhaps it ...
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