Tag Archives: grenache

BITS & BOBS

When I ponder Greek wines, a word comes to mind: abstruse. The Greek wine world is certainly hard to understand, and the names of the indigenous grapes are a challenge for someone like me who has difficulty with pronunciation. A … Continue reading

Posted in Bits & Bobs, Main | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

STAN’S PICK FOR JANUARY 2022

Cairanne is an appellation in the southern half of the Rhone Valley that produces quality reds, whites and rose’. When a sales rep stopped by my office to sample me on this wine, it didn’t take long for me to … Continue reading

Posted in Stan's Pick of the Month | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

FRIDAY’S FIVE

In a week’s time, I taste a boatload of wine (seriously). A lot of my friends think I’m lucky. Well, they’re right and I wouldn’t give this job up for the world. The only thing that makes my job hard, … Continue reading

Posted in Friday's Five | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BITS & BOBS…

Leading into the Thanksgiving holiday, as sales reps try to sell me wines that are good for the meal, I am reminded once again how important vintage is. J. Lohr produces a Gamay style red called Wildflower made from the … Continue reading

Posted in Main | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment