Archive for November, 2014

Fun, Festive & All-American Thanksgiving Wines

Fun, Festive & All-American Thanksgiving Wines

Enjoy any of these all-American selections with your friends and family this holiday! Sparkling 2013 Kramer Family Celebrate! Sparkling Muller-Thurgau Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Oregon$22, 89 points    – This dry, charming bubbly with notes of pineapple, guava, lemon, and violet candy from an esoteric grape is ideal for guests to sip on while waiting for […]

Just in Time for #TempranilloDay – Four from Spain

Just in Time for #TempranilloDay – Four from Spain

Planet Grape Wine Review  – 2008 Bordon Rioja Reserva Spain $18 This elegant blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha and 5% Mazuelo is traditional Rioja at its best – understated, earthy, slightly tannic, and ideal for slow braised Lamb shanks or Lentil Dal. 94  – 2011 Bodega Balbas “18” Ribera del Duero Crianza Spain $15  […]

Post Election Day Pinots

Post Election Day Pinots

Now that Election Day and Halloween are over, sit back, relax, and enjoy a big, bowl-shaped glass of one of these saucy sirens:  – 2013 Argus Pinot Noir Napa Valley Carneros California $42 Ben and Jerry Cherry Garcia bombshell. Rich, silky palate. 98   – 2012 Frank Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Carneros California $35 Sweet ripe […]