Category Archives: Tasting

Wine Reports: Moillard 2006 “Les Violettes” C tes du Rh ne ($10.99) Not overly complex, but this negociant Rh ne is a nicely balanced food wine and a good value.

Wine Reports: Peachy Canyon 2006 “Incredible Red” Paso Robles Zinfandel ($11.99) Neither an old-fashioned “field blend” nor a modern “blockbuster,” it falls close to the “claret-style” category.

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 … Continue reading →

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.

Wine Reports: Peachy Canyon 2006 “Incredible Red” Paso Robles Zinfandel ($11.99) Neither an old-fashioned “field blend” nor a modern “blockbuster,” it falls close to the “claret-style” category.

Wine Reports: Montpezat 2005 Coteaux du Languedoc Palombi res ($11.99) Red fruit and crisp, food-friendly acidity wrap up a simple but attractive package that carries its 14% alcohol well.

Wine Reports: De Faveri Spumante Ros Extra Dry ($15.99) Frothy and tart, just barely sweet, a light 11 percent alcohol makes it particularly inviting as an aperitif that won’t knock you back on your heels.

Randy’s Culinary Wine & Food Adventures: Albari o, the Gastronomic Grape In Hawaii, Randy Caparoso found that Albari o made a perfect match the briny tastes of island fish. Back on the mainland, he’s impressed with it as a “tweener,” … Continue reading →

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.

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.