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…
Grapes
Bridlewood Central Coast Syrah, Reserve 2004
Sometimes a wine is so good, you just have to bite the bullet and pay shipping if it isn’t readily available in your area. The Bridlewood Central Coast Syrah, Reserve 2004 is one of those wines. Another option is to ask a local retailer to order and stock it. This Bridlewood Syrah is a lovely…
Cambria Pinot Noir, Julia’s Vineyard 2006
Cambria Pinot Noir, Julia’s Vineyard, is a great buy that is sold widely in the D.C. metro area. You can pick it up affordably in Georgetown’s Dean and Deluca, a specialty retailer with a mission for offering only the best quality. You can also find it comparably priced around $20 at supermarkets, Costco, Bell Wine…
Grape & Bean and d’Arenberg’s “Hermit Crab”
D.C.-area wine lovers should be rejoicing because the past several years have seen the opening of many great wine bars and shops offering tastings with table service and small bites. These venues offer the best of all worlds: expert advice, affordable wine samples, yummy snacks for pairing, and of course, a great experience! Among these…
A Taste for the American Dream: Grgich Hills Chardonnay
With the independent film Bottle Shock now available on DVD, more people might be tasting the wines produced by the winery featured in the film—Chateau Montelena. The story in the film surrounds the historic Paris Tasting of 1976 at which California wines surprisingly prevailed in a blind tasting with some of France’s top wines. The…
