Lohr is a California producer of many different varietals, and increasingly, many different vineyards. had the good fortune recently to receive a case of 2008 wines and must say all are of exceptional quality for the price. If I had to choose my two favorites, they would be the Chardonnay and the 2007 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon. MORE >>

The other night, Caitlin and I met at Eataly for a few glasses of wine in the belly of the octopus. At a marble, elbow height table, we stood amongst shoppers, imbibers, and consumers of cheese and charcuterie, talking a thousand words a minute because there was much catching up. At the crossroads of 23rd [.]. Wine Bars 10010 Eataly MORE >>

Does champagne go to your head faster because of the bubbles? No, it goes to your head faster because you are on a date. Does Champagne give you gas? Does Pellegrino? Is Champagne made from champagne grapes? No, those are for decoration. The champagne in your glass likely is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Pinot Meunier grapes. how to MORE >>

A quick holiday weekend post. enjoy drinking wine with friends & colleagues, but my favorite wine tasting are BYOB “wine club&# style tastings. Simply put, gather anywhere from 4 to 12 (or however many you have room for) people and have everyone bring in comparable wines (same varietal, vintage, country of origin, etc). I’m [.]. MORE >>

From Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina comes this wonderful Merlot. Dark cherry colors and violet tones, with first impressions of defined aromas and flavors of cola. On the nose, well, imagine you're Gulliver and six inches tall walking through a dense forest in the fall, past wet leaves, and under giant mushrooms. MORE >>