South African wine is still underappreciated for a wine region that pulls out some pretty gnarly stuff. I find them to be the earthiest and plummiest red wine on earth. I often get a "funk" sensation - as in flavors I am not sure about. Regardless, this tasting caught my eye when it wa… Continue

When I went to a Napa tasting event a couple of months ago everyone was raving about the Olema Napa Cab. Although it is one hell of a Cabernet and inepensive for Napa grapes, I still find… Continue

"California winemaker Fred Franzia says the world would be better off without all that expensive Napa Valley wine. And that's not just an opinion--it's a business plan." Hey All! Just thought you'd find this amusing: http://www.inc.com/magazine/20060501/franzia.html

Reasons, listed in no particular order: 1.) It is only one hour north 2.) They have twenty wines to try free of charge 3.) It is across the street from Cline 4.) They have olive oil tasting 5.) The wines are as well received as any wines in Sonoma 6.) It is almost all Italian Varietals

From the same district of the famed Amarone's, I have decided to watch my wallet and go for a Valpolicalla Superiore. Valpolicella is a district of North East Italy (Near Venice) and the wines are made with 20 different local grapes. To appreciate a real Valpolicella you need to ignor… Continue