By Greg B. While out on a recent job hunt, I had the pleasure of spending some time in southern Portugal.  Without going into too much detail about how great the area, people, food and …

By Harriet
Summer is here and the heat is so suffocating that the only place I can face to be outside right now is out by the pool, with a cool, refreshing beverage. However, quite sensibly …

2007 Domaine d’Aupilhac, Les Cocalières Rouge, Coteaux du Languedoc: This Rhone blend from the Languedoc is one of those wines that you pour with a really nice dinner with friends.  Perhaps a pasta with lamb …

I will admit that I’m can be too harsh on California wines. The last few years I have spent a lot of time searching for great values in wine from around the world. …

For those of you who frequent foodandwineblog.com, it’s no secret that my most beloved wine region in the world surrounds the the small hillside town in central Tuscany of Montalcino. Built around a …

By Greg B. With the recent release of this year’s Beaujolais bottles, and the knowledge that the girls in my lab really enjoy Beaujolais (almost an obsession, really), Gabi offered to cook Mihyun and …

Fall is my favorite season. Yes, I do love skiing, I love the beach, I love spring time rain and cherry blossoms…but I am most happy in the fall. The almost-cold nights, cool …

The current economy has most of us cutting back on non-essentials, driving less, and trying to find ways to save a few bucks. Below is a list of wines that you can afford by cutting …

2004 Ecluse Syrah – Paso Robles Vineyard – $23:  Decanted and poured.  Creamy melon nose with dried cherry and some spice…very aromatic and complex – quite nice.  Lot’s of cherry and some dark fruits on …

Those of you who have been reading this site for some time, know that I don’t review too many California Cabernets. But, with all the hype of the 2004 vintage I am trying to …