Rusina Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 February 10, 2016February 9, 2016Nick Comment Paso Robles has been producing dependable value the last few years, especially when it comes to big reds. Much like Valentine’s Day in [...]
Chappellet Mountain Cuvée 2013 February 6, 2016February 5, 2016Nick Comment Valentine’s Day is a special day, so what better to woo your better half, than a prestigious bottle. Hailing from Saint Helena, [...]
Beau Pere Cellars Chardonnay 2014 February 4, 2016February 5, 2016Nick Comment There are plenty of Valentine’s Day things that are red. Roses, candy hearts loaded with chocolate, and regular decorative hearts are all great [...]
Beringer Founders Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 January 20, 2016January 19, 2016Nick Comment With one of the oldest names in California, Beringer has a history that dates back all the way to 1875. In fact, it’s [...]
Charles Shaw Nouveau 2014 January 15, 2016January 14, 2016Nick Comment A couple months ago, some Charles Shaw Nouveau took an unexpected trip off my balcony in a Wine Skin. Somewhat unexpectedly, it survived [...]
Trader Joe’s Petit Reserve Albariño 2014 January 11, 2016January 12, 2016Nick Comment Welcome to Wine 102, a deeper dive into some of the less common varietals you see on store shelves or restaurant wine lists. Next [...]
Lazy Bones Cabernet Franc 2013 January 7, 2016January 5, 2016Nick Comment Welcome to Wine 102, a deeper dive into some of the less common varietals you see on store shelves or restaurant wine lists. [...]
Skinnygirl California Red 2013 January 4, 2016January 4, 2016Nick Comment So there’s no doubt that Skinnygirl had an effect on the market when it came to growing a calorie reduced wine niche. The [...]
Cook’s Extra Dry California Champagne December 31, 2015December 31, 2015Nick Comment Cook’s seems to be everywhere, and even better, it’s cheap. This means that it can be a popular choice for unlimited champagne brunches [...]
Ballatore Gran Spumante December 28, 2015December 28, 2015Nick Comment When it comes to sweet sparkling, there might not be anything as prominent as Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante. Yet, it’s not the [...]