Wine Regions

At times it seems silly to me, how "into" wine many of us become. And I'm just as guilty as anyone. We study it,...

A couple weeks ago, I had highlighted a couple wines from Franciscan Estate in Napa Valley thar had impressed me.  And I have yet...

I occasionally like to revisit a wine that I've reviewed in the past.  Finding consistency from a producer is a good sign and something...

The heat outside continues, and so the Vinho Verde must continue to flow! Last night I reviewed a still (non-sparkling) Vinho Verde and mentioned that...

Vinho Verde is meant to be consumed young.  In fact, "young wine" is the translation of what the name Vinho Verde means.  This particular...

In my last review, I shared the Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay.  Tonight, I move on to their Cabernet Sauvignon. The suggested retail price...

I don't like chardonnay.  OK, that's not entirely true.  I don't like bad chardonnay, and unfortunately there's way too much of that out there....

Rosé is often an under-appreciated and overlooked wine category.  But if you've been reading Cheap Wine Ratings for long you've probably picked up on...

If you like wines that deliver exceptional value, as I do, then Portuguese wines are a great place to look.  And in the summer...
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I regularly encounter folks who say they don't like riesling.  As I've said before, I think riesling is misunderstood by too many people.  Yes,...