One of the most interesting attractions at the National Harbor Food and Wine Festival this past weekend was the opportunity to meet Deborah Brenner and the taste specialty wines at her table. Brenner escaped a career in high tech to write Women of the Vine, which highlights the careers of successful women in the wine…
Enjoy Summer with Susana Balbo Malbec and Crois Torrontes
Spring and summer are for grilling, and a great match for any charbroiled steak is an Argentinean Malbec. Bell Wine and Sprits made several great Malbec wines available for tasting last week’s grand tasting. The D.C. Wine Budget Examiner already reviewed the Maipe Malbec, which is a tremendous value at $10.99 a bottle. But if…
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio, 2007: Quality on a Recession Budget
In this recession, you may find yourself at more affordable restaurants with limited wine selections, and might worry about quality. In such cases, Pinot Grigio is usually a safe bet and it’s a great bargain wine at many retail shops. Some people complain that it is not too exciting. Perhaps. But it rarely puts off…
Cork Wine Bar & Tissot Cremant
Cork Wine Bar is a great place to taste wine and socialize with friends for happy hour in D.C. The Washington Post recently called this venue one of the “most accomplished” wine bars in the D.C. metro area. Owners Dianne Gross and Khalid Pitts say they launched Cork Wine Bar in D.C.’s Logan Circle to…
Unwind with Finca La Linda Torrontes
One of the best kept secrets in the wine world is the the relatively inexpensive, yet wonderfully flavored wine made with the Torrontes grape. The grape is a signature varietal for Argentina—this nation’s third most planted white wine grape. Yet American wine lovers are slowly just discovering its value. This varietal packs aromas and flavors…
