Wine

Tannins can affect the color, aging ability, texture and taste of the wine. These prickly babies are the bitter quality in some red wines—a quality that is similar to the tight feeling you get on the side...

Creamy, flavorful and classic California Chardonnay. What ever happen to those creamy, full-flavored California Chardonnays? I feel like most white wines that hit my dinner table lately come in the dry...

Best Italian wine I tasted for under $10. 2009 Casato d' Alojsa, Rosso from Puglia comes in at $7 retail. Light cherry, bright acidity, some terroir and spice, It's perfectly balanced and pairs nicely with...

2012 Ridge Geyserville has elegant structure, rich black cherry and ripe plum with strong acidity to hold everything together. Ridge is one of my go-to producers for a special wine that is ready to open...

2013 Mauro Molin – Barbera D’Alba starts out smooth and goes down even smoother. It’s not a light-weight barbera that you might forget about. Mauro Molino packs a sophisticated punch with plenty of...

Cuvée Laurent Brut Rosé "Prestige" is a delicious sparkling wine for a bachelor on a budget. Finding a quality sparkling wine for under $10 is rare. Cuvée Laurent Brut Rosé "Prestige" is a solid pick for...

Family-run and very traditional López de Heredia estate produces excellent red wine with a little bit of bottle age. 2003 Viña Bosconia Reserva, Lopez de Heredia has notes of strawberry, orange, coconut,...

2005 Viña Gravonia Rioja Blanco drinks like a red wine. White wines from Lopez de Heredi can age for decades. This wine is made from 100% Viura, aged for 2 years in oak and 8 years in the bottle. Nutty...

Hooker Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 "Old Boys" Cabernet Sauvignon shows deep notes of cherry, cassis, earth and leather. Tannins are definitely present; wine benefits from 30 minutes in a decanter. I expect...