In May of 2009 I reviewed a Chardonnay from California that I named as the best Chardonnay I have ever tasted, a Clos Du Bois Calcaire. Since then I have treated myself to some very nice red wines from that same winery. Most notably the blended Marlstone and Briarstone Cabernet Sauvignon. They are water-conscious too. California Zinfandel MORE >>

Australian wines have gained huge market share over the past few decades. But nobody has accused them of dumping. Until now. The Australian government has approved the addition of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, which has “has long been prized by the medical world for its anti-bulking and laxative properties.” ” winemaking MORE >>

Well, of the last few months anyway. There have been a few truly memorable drinks and eatsin the past months that I never found a way to write about here. So I'll compile them in a best-of-the-unposted list from the last part of 2011. That's right, a Manzanilla Pasada that had spent the past 40 years in bottle. And more Sherry. MORE >>

“Dazzling!”. This is the only possible word that can describe the Waterkloof winery in Cape Town, an area which is leading the competition for the world’s most tourist-friendly, destination-specific wine region in the world. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Waterkloof. News S. MORE >>

This Cabernet is super soft and very fruit forward with aromas of ripe red fruits, blackberry and forest floor, paired with a palate of berry flavors, chocolate, bing cherry, and a touch of oak. Rounding out with silky tannins, nice texture, and a ripe finish with good length, this Cab is especially food friendly. MORE >>