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Articles from The Wine Lovers' Page
30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine Focus - Cabernet, King of grapes
Here's a question for royalist wine geeks: If wine grape varieties were sorted into a peerage, which would reign as king?
Wine Reports: Kunde Estate 2004 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($18.99)
A nicely balanced wine and a good introduction to Sonoma Cabernet at the lower end of the range you'll pay for varietally characteristic Cab.
Italian Wine Guide: Campania
It's difficult to choose the most beautiful region in Italy, but for those who have been there, Campania must surely rate at or near the top of their list. Writer Tom Hyland celebrates Campania.
Bucko's Wine Reports: 100 new wines
The Washington wine industry has grown by leaps and bounds, and wine quality has grown right along with the wineries. Randy "Bucko" Buckner reports on many Washington wines this month.
30 Second Wine Advisor: When cork alternatives go bad
Just about every wine enthusiast from beginner to advanced "wine geek" knows why natural cork's dominance is fading. But here's a cautionary tale of an alternative stopper that failed.
30 Second Wine Advisor: How old can Beaujolais go?
Beaujolais is a classic case of a wine not meant for aging. But as with every rule, there's an occasional standout exception.
Wine Reports: Foppiano Vineyards "Lot 96" California Red Wine ($11.99)
Plums and cherries, juicy black fruit and snappy acidity: A good, simple red wine designed for enjoyment at the table.
Randy's Culinary Wine & Food Adventures: Greg La Follette's Extreme Winemaking
Greg La Follette of Sonoma's Tandem Winery is cut from the same cloth as other extreme winemakers, writes Randy Caparoso. Their work is measured not only by what they put in the bottle, but also by the waves they generate while doing it.
Oxford Town Wines: Debatable wines
There's a presidential debate coming up Friday night in little Oxford, Miss. Oxford-based columnist John Juergens gins up some parallels between wine making and that sausage making process we call presidential election politics.
Wine Reports: Villa Pozzi 2007 Nero d'Avola Sicilia ($8.99)
Quite a wine for well under $10, and it offers some reason to believe it will cellar well.
Wine Reports: Francine et Olivier Savary 2006 Chablis ($19.99)
A basic Chablis, but characteristic and nicely balanced, with a hint of chalky Chablis minerality in the long finish.
Wine Reports: Montpezat 2005 Coteaux du Languedoc Palombières ($11.99)
Red fruit and crisp, food-friendly acidity wrap up a simple but attractive package that carries its 14% alcohol well.
Wine Reports: "Via Firenze" 2005 Chianti ($7.99)
No, it doesn't have a wicker basket. But it's not rough and raw, either. This simple Tuscan red serves well with food.
Dibbern on Wine: The world of wine on a tank of gas
With the economy in the doldrums, it's a good time to think about exploring the world vicariously instead. Donald A. Dibbern, Jr. puts together a full case of international wines for a little over $100.
Vino 101: Selling Wine in a Recession
We're in a recession, and eople are scaling back on the luxuries in life. Jorge Eduardo Castillo offers some surefire strategies to convince diners that they need not skip the vino.
Wine Reports: Sonoma-Cutrer 2005 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay ($25.99)
Well-balanced and appealing estate-bottled Chardonnay from a maker that may readjust your attitude toward California Chardonnay.
Wine Reports: Chehalem 2007 "Inox" Willamette Valley Chardonnay ($19.99)
Good fresh apple scents, like sticking your nose into a bushel basket of ripe autumn apples. Very tasty un-oaked Chardonnay.
Wine Reports: Moillard 2006 "Les Violettes" Côtes du Rhône ($10.99)
Not overly complex, but this negociant Rhône is a nicely balanced food wine and a good value.
WineBlueBook: Wines compared by score and price
This month's issue of WineBlueBook covers many White Burgundy, Tuscan Sangiovese and West Coast Chardonnay wines that were scored last month by the wine critics. A total of 737 wines are profiled in the August 2008 issue.
Wine Reports: Bonterra Vineyards 2006 Mendocino County Zinfandel ($14.99)
Very appetizing aromas of mixed berries - traditional Zin "bramble fruit" - in a strong, hearty but well balanced organic wine.
Rogov's Ramblings: Travels and Tastings at Vinoble
Daniel Rogov reports from Andalucia in southern Spain, where the city of Jerez de la Frontera recently hosted the Vinoble wine fair dedicated to sweet and fortified wines.
WebWineMan: Bordeaux on the Fly!
Writer Richard Fadeley recently returned from his annual pilgrimage to France. He offers a report on Bordeaux with a variety of tasting notes on Bordeaux of good quality and value.
Schaefer on Wine: Chile's organic and biodynamic wine leader
The wine world is "going green." Correspondent Dennis Schaefer files this report from the largest organic grape grower in Chile, Emiliana Organico in the Colchagua Valley.
Wine Advisor FoodLetter: Pork chops Liegoise
We follow up on last week's nostalgia session with another Belgian-inspired dish from another favorite 1970s cookbook.
From Amazon.com: Hugh Johnson's 2008 Pocket Wine Book
If there's one indispensible reference for the wine lover, it's Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. Updated annually, the 2008 edition is now available. This handy guide packs an incredible amount of information into a pocket-size volume.
For The Love of Port: Roy's 2004 Port Wine Forecast
The trend toward more frequent releases of "second label" Vintage Port seems here to stay, says Port expert Roy Hersh, who offers this extensive report on the Vintage Ports of 2004.
Dave McIntyre's WineLine: Plus ça Change, at Lagrange
Change can be revolutionary or evolutionary, and Château Lagrange has experienced both in a generation. Dave McIntyre reports on the resurgence of this storied property under corporate management by Suntory.
Our Wine Videos: Sights and sounds of Vinitaly!
More than 150,000 visitors attend Vinitaly during its five-day run in Verona. In these live videos, Robin Garr captures the sights and sounds of the event, and gives us a glimpse into a day's work for a wine judge.
April on Wine: Blending in!
Some time ago, especially in the United States, consumers began to believe that wines made from more than one grape were inferior to single-grape wines. It's time to reconsider, says April Eichmeier, arguing that some of the greatest wines on the planet are blends.
Burghound.com Selection of the Week
In this free sample from Allen "Burghound" Meadows's fully searchable database of Burgundy tasting notes, this feature on WineLoversPage.com will display a new report on a "top value" Burgundy every week.
Favorite Wine Links: Wine Grape Varietal Table
Here's a direct link to Steve De Long's delightfully geeky new wine-grape chart, a must-have gift for the serious wine hobbyist on your list.
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