Northwest Spain
If you haven't been to Rioja, chances are you're at least pretty familiar with the wines. The same may not be true for the northwestern...
La Rioja
R. López de Heredia We began our visit to wine country in Spain and Portugal in Rioja. And I think that was a good decision. It is--at...
Tasting Spain and Portugal
The Terrace at Quinta do Crasto We're just back from almost two weeks in Spain and Portugal. I've been fortunate. While I can't claim...
Special Bubbles
​ What's your wine icon? Your ultimate? I'll pour you one glass of wine...tonight...tomorrow night...next week. One. What do you...
IPNC: A Primer
For my friends who are considering attending IPNC 2016--and there are a number of you--I'll offer an overview...a primer...on what it's...
IPNC: The Memories
1990 J. Lassalle Special Club Champagne...One of Many Memories As I think back on IPNC 2015, there are a lot of great memories. It's...
Wonder Wine: Good Pinot is So Versatile!
2008 Penner-Ash Pas de Nom Guests coming. Good friends who like wine. Warm summer night. Lovely filet mignon specially cut by the...
Celebrating Independence
Celebrating with Txakolina The 4th of July. Independence Day. A day for gathering with friends and family. A day for barbecues and...
Rhone Rangers Come to Town....
Owner/Winemaker Willaim Allen of Two Shepherds Opens Wine for the Trade Tasting Last Thursday, 23 wineries who represent a group--perhaps...
It's All Greek to Me....
One of my wine resolutions was to get outside my comfort zone and the "same old, same old" routine. Worthy...but easier said than done. ...
