A visit to the Ancient Peaks tasting room
On a recent trip to Paso Robles, and nearby Santa Margarita, Mitch and I stopped into the Ancient Peaks Winery tasting room. The stop made our schedule because I've been curious about Zinfandel lately...
View ArticleTales from the grocery store…
This is a new feature I'm starting to show everyone how easy it is to buy great wine at fantastic prices. The only times I ever spend more than $20 on a bottle of wine are as follows: When I'm out wine...
View ArticleWines we don’t think you should buy
It's unfortunate, but every now and again we come across a wine that's just not worth drinking. In recent memory there have been very few. Here are the ones that make the list (and why): 2006 BV...
View ArticleGetting Better at Blind Tastings
I’m going to let you in on a deep, dark secret – one that has been burning inside the most hidden recesses of my soul: I can’t identify different red wines, based on taste alone. Yeah, I know. And...
View ArticleA Really Rough Guide To Budget Bordeaux
Several weeks ago, I had the exquisite pleasure of attending the 2007 Union des Grand Cru des Bordeaux tasting in Los Angeles. For those who don’t speak French, “Union des Grand Cru des Bordeaux”...
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