Big Red from Rioja
For those of you not familiar with Spanish wines, they can be some of the best values available. I had a big red from Rioja over the weekend and it was incredible. The 1999 Finca Allende Calvario was...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz?
Paul from Berkley asked: My wife and I both like these reds but she prefers Shiraz and I prefer Cabernet Sauvignon. Can you explain the inherent differences between these two wines? Dear Paul, While...
View ArticleWhat are your favorite wines and why?
What are your favorite wines? Why? When people ask me what my favorite wine is I usually respond that “it depends”, and it really does depend. On the food I’m eating, on the weather, on the time of...
View ArticleBordeaux First Growths
There are only 5 First Growths in Bordeaux. They are: Ch. Haut-Brion, Ch. Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Latour, Ch. Margaux and Ch.Mouton-Rothschild. Enjoy if you can!
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