2013 Gallica Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“Young but enchanting…”
2013 Gallica Petite Sirah Estate St. Helena
“Concentrated yet nimble…”
2015 La Garagista Ci Confonde Rosé Pétillant-Naturel Vermont
Cloudy and sunny; berries and straw
2015 La Garagista Ci Confonde White Pétillant-Naturel Vermont
Honeyed and grassy, like a wildflower meadow
2016 Food and Wine Travel, In Pictures
In 2016 my food and wine travels took me to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and the U.S. to meet producers, walk their vineyards, and taste what their land yields.
Château Biac: Pour Vivre Heureux
Youmna and Tony Asseily are breathing new life into an historic Bordeaux vineyard.
2014 Hourglass Malbec Blueline Estate Napa Valley
“Opulent but cherry stained…”
2013 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“Restrained and amiable…”
2012 Frank Family Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Carneros
“Blistering mouthful…”
2007 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée Brut Carneros
“Toast plus fruit…”
NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs Carneros
“Fruity and honeyed…”
NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs Carneros
“Green apple piquancy…”