Wine Reviews
Worldly terroirs vary by taste, aroma
Chardonnay was the first wine I fell in love with. It was simple, just fruity enough, easy to drink and didn’t leave a stain if…
Portuguese wines combine elegance and affordability
Portuguese wines use a blend of indigenous grapes which lends each wine a distinctive aroma and flavor. Winemakers in Portugal have recently began creating sophisticated…
Jul. 20, 2012
Replace cocktails with winetails
If drinks were like college, then wine would be the Ivy League school. Drinking it is more impressive than conquering a 15-second keg stand at…
Jul. 6, 2012
Riesling wine ranges from sweet to dry, pleasing all
What can you tell me about riesling? If your answer is that it’s a sweet wine, you get a C-plus. But you aren’t totally alone…
Jun. 8, 2012
Sparkling wine perfect for graduation celebration
With commencement ceremonies upon us, graduating seniors are looking for ways to celebrate their accomplishments. Sure it can seem a bit cliche, but sparkling wines…
Jun. 1, 2012
Sherry, the underdog of wines has a unique taste
Every time I go to my favorite BYOB Japanese restaurant I’m surprised by how afraid people are to drink wine with their sushi and opt…
May. 4, 2012
The quest for high quality, affordable wine is over
Let’s be honest: As much as everybody wants one, it’s seemingly impossible to find a great red wine for under $10. You figure trying a…
Apr. 20, 2012
Vinho Verde quenches thirst
Vinho Verde, which translates to “green wine,” offers a light, citrusy flavor. Most Americans haven’t heard of Vinho Verde and typically reach for the more…
Apr. 6, 2012
Rose wines fuse fruity and enjoyable flavors
As a lover of all shapes, colors and sizes of wine, it’s not often that I have difficulty settling on what to order from the…
Mar. 9, 2012
Sparkling wine, appropriate for any time
Many young wine drinkers assume that sparkling wines are for special occasions only — during the holidays, to ring in the new year, to accompany…