Taylor Eason | September 14th, 2010
I’ve been a proponent of wine-in-a-box, or “cask wine” as the Aussies call it, for years. But with the recession siphoning our wallets, these vinous countertop accoutrement are becoming as popular as half off restaurant coupons. Whereas before Australian wineries ruled the boxed segment, lately Californians have toyed with the concept of the cask. And using good wine instead of the plonk once reserved for this “lowly” form of wine service.
Read more: 3 great boxed wines – yes, tasty 3 liter wines in a box exist
Taylor Eason | August 4th, 2010
One word: Delicious. If you’re one for lovin’ on sweet-ish, juicy smackin’, full-bodied reds, RUN, don’t walk, to pick up this bottle.
Read more: Wine review: Apothic Red Wine 2008 California
Taylor Eason | July 28th, 2010
Overwhelming flavors, reminiscent of sucking on a key lime. Grapefruit and green herbs rush up the nose and onto the tongue. The acidity is almost too present — the wine isn’t as balanced or as smooth as other vintages.
Read more: Wine review: Kim Crawford 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Taylor Eason | July 18th, 2010
A darling of the critics for a few years now, this Los Alamos Malbec from Argentina’s Mendoza region has one great thing going for it: It costs under $12, sometimes even under $10.
Read more: Wine review: Los Alamos 2009 Malbec Mendoza
Taylor Eason | June 5th, 2010
I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with wines produced by massive corporations, but as I’ve harped on before, the little guys generally make better wine, displaying more heart and soul. Both attempt to produce income but corporations exist solely to do so. So I already have a prejudice against them… their practices make my fave beverage so… so… crass. Which is why my sneaky husband recently (and unbeknownst to me) set up a blind tasting of my most harshly judged, corporately-produced wines. My report:
Read more: Corporate wineries: The best of the worst
Taylor Eason | May 13th, 2010
I suppose it was bound to happen. That partytrain known as wine sales had to arrive in Generica, stopping at the Sam’s Club station. Like the last guy at a party to realize his fly is open, Sam Walton’s masterminding crew has released its own private wine retail label. I should’ve expected it… I should’ve sensed it in the air. But the moment the press release entered my inbox offering up a sample of this new Spanish red blend, I HAD to try it.
Read more: Sam’s Club releases its own wine label: Infinite 2008 Spanish Red
Taylor Eason | May 8th, 2010
This pinot pioneer winery was started by Dick Erath in the early 70′s. I visited Erath early in my wine career and had the fortune of staying at their winery guesthouse while in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. On the Saturday we stayed there, the toilet backed up and Dick Erath himself (a true rock star legend at this point) showed up to fix it. Jaws dropped, swooning ensued and a pride overcame me. You have GOT to respect that.
Read more: Wine review: Erath 2008 Pinot Noir Oregon
Taylor Eason | April 21st, 2010
I’ve always despised this brand’s name, conjuring thoughts of the forums, test cases and focus groups that must’ve gone into its development. Even Adam Richardson, winemaker for Cupcake, sheepishly admitted to me the name wasn’t “inspired” by much. But I begrudgingly admit their wines are popular, even tasty, with a soft, drinkable-ness and romance associated with America’s love of cupcakes. It seems to work.
Read more: Wine review: Cupcake Vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Taylor Eason | April 3rd, 2010
Tasty, inexpensive pinot noir made by a hands-on, family-owned winery.
Read more: Wine review: Bogle 2008 Pinot Noir California
Taylor Eason | February 25th, 2010
This monster merlot takes the movie Sideways and kicks it in the balls. The damage that movie inflicted to the California merlot biz took its toll on this beleagured grape, but it did one good thing: Pulled the plug on all the crappy stuff that trolled the sea of wine. Now, we can buy and drink great merlot in peace with less greenbacks.
Read more: Napa Cellars 2006 Merlot Napa
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