By Susan Montgomery
It was a dark and stormy Saturday. The rain was cold and steady, with only intermittent breaks. Temperatures hovered in the mid 40s. Bu...
Every once in a while a bottle of wine captures my attention and I simply must have it. You know the one: the artisan series, the kitschy logo or the sassy...
Just about an hour's drive form the Temecula Valley lies Idyllwild. Nestled in the pines, it's a quiet, funky, vibrant, eclectic and artsy community. On October...
The 2011 North American Wine Bloggers Conference is now in the books. More than 300 wine bloggers descended upon Charlottesville, VA and despite the tremendous ...
Mountfair Vineyards, 2009 Engagement, Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot blend from Virginia. Less than 13% alcohol. Less than two years in oak. Has a "t...
At the WBC, speed tasting while blogging, 2008 Maycas del Limari 100% Chardonnay, 10 month French Oak MT from Chile, 8 miles from coast, breezy desert. Hints of...
I tasted several wines during my visit and it's clear to me Marshall hasn't lost his touch. The 2010 Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and reminiscent of a New Zealand Sauv Blanc. The 2010 White Merlot surprised me because I didn't expect to like it.
If you write about wine, chances are pretty good that after a while you'll start receiving review samples. In our case, at times, you wind up with several wines...
