SEATTLE–Despite what you might think, there are wines that go well with spicy Asian fare. And in Washington, D.C., there are lots of great places to get such meals. But this week, the D.C. Wine Shopping Examiner reports from the other Washington—Washington State. Here in Seattle, the restaurant Wild Ginger specializes in pairing wine and…
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Vina Santa Ema Reserve Merlot, Maipo Valley Chile, 2005
If your pocketbook is still hurting in the recession and you still want a premium wine, look for the Chilean section of your local wine shop or supermarket. Winemakers in Chile are producing some of the world’s best values these days. Many of these values come from large, well established vineyards with long histories in…
2006 Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec, DOC
During the past few decades, Argentinean wines have undergone a transformation. Argentina has moved from a country that produced average wines for local consumption to one that produces premium wines that succeed in highly competitive world markets. To improve its ability to compete globally, the nation created a regulatory structure modeled after European ones. This…
Super Italians: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni Tellus Marche Rosso and Enotria Dolcetto
Italian wines are a mystery to many people, even many wine lovers. Most signature varietals are not all that well known in the U.S., such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Corvina. And while white wines like Pinot Grigio are often good for drinking alone, the reds are usually not made for sipping but for pairing with…
Alto Moncayo Veraton Grenache and Mollydooker Merlot
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…