"The village of Piesport has been growing wine since Roman times and the growers still use the old traditions to make wine. The Johann Haart estate was founded in the early 1920s when the estate of Joseph Haart was divided upon inheritance by his seven ch...

Recent Updates:Abbey Page 2005 “Oregon” Pinot Noir ($15)Duck Pond 2005 “Oregon” Pinot Noir ($18-$20)Firesteed 2005 “Oregon” Pinot Noir ($15)Some of the wines listed below may not be the vintage currently available in retail stores. But these n...

After a flurry of posts in quick succession (9 in 3 days) - I am having a few days rest and heading for the beach. I'll be taking only the essentials; the family, a 6 pack of wine, a book and some sun block. Should be back online towards the end of the w...

This unusual white blend (80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier) from a little-known AVA will not remind anyone of either Vouvray Sec or Condrieu, but it is a very enjoyable wine that makes an agreeable companion for a wide range...

... Saucisson Sec Sausage – House-cured pork from The Belmont Butchery Blue Skies Crackers - Available at Tan-A Grocery Wine 2004 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Second Course Chicken Breasts with Green Olives an...

I have to admit it… I was out of town last night, and after I had a glass of this wine I almost threw away the rest of the bottle rather than cork it up and transport it back home (hoping it won’t leak in the car). I decided to take i...

Christmas has come and gone, which depresses me to no end (if youve ever witnessed the Griswaldian light display at my house youd understand why you can say that I get into it a bit). Gifts have been exchanged and...