Drylands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
This is a classic Marlborough SB ($15.95), with the signature grapefruit, lemon and floral aromas, very noticeable even straight from …
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Well Done, Barnard & Griffin!
Kudos to Columbia Valley producer Barnard & Griffin for making this delicious, inexpensive Chardonnay. I have written before about their …
Castle Rock 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Castle Rock has an interesting business model: Castle Rock buys grapes from approximately 40 grape growers, all renowned for their …
Otto’s Constant Dream Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Usually it doesn’t pay to select a wine because of the cool label. This one is an exception. And it …
Chateau de Sancerre Cuvée du Connétable 2005
Four years ago, we drank this wine during an unforgettable dinner at L’Espalier in Boston. I remember the impeccable service, …
What Gender Is Your Beverage?
“You’re just in time for the drinks,” said Val in greeting. She was a former bartender, and proud of her …
A Match Made In Heaven: Asparagus and Gruyère
Whenever I find a dish that rings my bell, I make it over and over. Like Monet obsessively painting his …
Charles Krug St. Helena Sauvignon Blanc 2012
The name “Krug” makes me think of the famous Champagne-producing family of Reims, but there seems to be no connection …
Skuttlebutt 2012 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
It’s very tough finding a Semillon varietal where I live in the US. Wine merchants scratch their heads dubiously and …
Jules’ Jewel
Jules Taylor 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ($16.99) This is a winner, with that distinctive burst of Marlborough aromatic grapefruit, plus …
