By Dan Berger Most wine lovers in this country believe Chardonnay in this country came of age more than 40 years ago. I believe it’s actually happening now. It’s my thesis that until recently, U.S. winemakers were on a slow, steady learning curve… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Chardonnay: Better Than Ever”
Volume XXV – Issue 7
Murphy Reappears!
It never fails: You save a bottle of wine for a special event, perhaps one that’s decades in the cellar, and when you finally pull the cork, the wine is more than a disappointment: It’s corked. Murphy has struck again. We’ve all heard of Murphy’s… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “Murphy Reappears!”
Grape Varieties
Most of our subscribers know details of most of the common grape varieties that grow in California – and around the world. But many are known in name only, not with some of the details that I have used in my wine courses. Today we begin a brief d… Want to read more? If you’re … Continue reading “Grape Varieties”
Tasting Notes
Exceptional 2018 Maximin Grünhaus Riesling, Abtsberg, Grosses Gewachs (GG) ($58): The price may seem daunting, but the character is equal to the best dry Rieslings from Germany that you can find, some of which sell for a lot more. Also, it is one… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week 2016 Home Field Red Blend, Dry Creek Valley ($25): Former Beringer winemaker Ed Sbragia’s son, Adam, is the winemaker for the family project located in Dry Creek, and his first red blend is this delightful effort that leads off w… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – … Continue reading “Wine of the Week”
Bargains of the Week
2017 Billi Billi Shiraz, Mount Langi Ghiran ($15): Anyone who is a fan of cold-climate Syrah and who does not already know about this distinctive Australian district located well northwest of Melbourne should immediately shift gears and go after at … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login … Continue reading “Bargains of the Week”