On Wednesday, locals gathered at Bell Wine and Spirits to taste wines for a “Best of Bell’s” grand wine tasting. There were many gems among the bunch. On Tuesday, we received a preview from D.C.’s Wine Budget Examiner, Rob Garretson, who noted one of the special values of the night: the 2006 Las Rocas Garnacha. But…
Red Grapes
Women of the Vine: A Special Attraction at the National Harbor Food & Wine Festival
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…
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…
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…