Tag: Wine Review
Dec. 7, 2012
Worldly terroirs vary by taste, aroma
Chardonnay was the first wine I fell in love with. It was simple, just fruity enough, easy to drink and didn’t leave a stain if…
Aug. 31, 2012
Portuguese wines combine elegance and affordability
Portuguese wines use a blend of indigenous grapes which lends each wine a distinctive aroma and flavor. Winemakers in Portugal have recently began creating sophisticated…
Aug. 17, 2012
When it comes to wine, mother always knows best
What does a 51-year-old woman have in common with her 21-year-old daughter? More than you’d think. At least when it comes to wine. Prior to…
Aug. 3, 2012
Underappreciated torrontes wine pushes boundaries
Many newcomers to wine aren’t incredibly aware of the wines of Argentina. If you do happen to know anything about them at all, the first…
Jul. 20, 2012
Replace cocktails with winetails
If drinks were like college, then wine would be the Ivy League school. Drinking it is more impressive than conquering a 15-second keg stand at…
Jul. 6, 2012
Riesling wine ranges from sweet to dry, pleasing all
What can you tell me about riesling? If your answer is that it’s a sweet wine, you get a C-plus. But you aren’t totally alone…
Jun. 8, 2012
Sparkling wine perfect for graduation celebration
With commencement ceremonies upon us, graduating seniors are looking for ways to celebrate their accomplishments. Sure it can seem a bit cliche, but sparkling wines…
Jun. 1, 2012
Sherry, the underdog of wines has a unique taste
Every time I go to my favorite BYOB Japanese restaurant I’m surprised by how afraid people are to drink wine with their sushi and opt…