A Spaniard in Italy—Tuscan Tempranillo

Elisabetta Tosi
Feature Stories
5 min read
San Miniato is a delightful town in the province of Pisa, in Tuscany—it is also known as San Miniato al Tedesco meaning “of the German,” to distinguish it from another nearby San Miniato called “al Monte,” which is a convent in Florence about forty kilometers to the northeast. In this

2010 Graffigna “Reserve Centenario” Malbec

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Coffee and milk chocolate, with blueberries in the background, waft up from the glass, making a very pleasant nose. On the palate, blackberries, blueberries, and coffee lead, with pepper and the tiniest hint of vanilla in the background. Blackberries fade and lavender joins blueberry and coffee on the mid-palate. A

2011 Saladini Pilastri Falerio Ascolani DOC

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This white wine made with organic grapes you’ve probably never heard of is a great find at a great price.  Beginning with a combination of green apple blossoms and herbs, it’s at first reminiscent of a fruity Sauvignon Blanc.  But on the palate it has more mild, rounded flavors, as

Lanson Champagne Brut “Black Label”

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The wine is a very pretty bright light yellow with a steady stream of tiny bubbles. Pears, yeast, and a touch of smoke are on the nose. Smoke is stronger on the palate, underlying deeper fruits, a blend of baked apples and fresh apples, fresh baked bread and a touch

2011 JKC Glass White Pinot

Ryan Reichert
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Clear, bright, medium salmon. Medium-low intensity aromas of rose, gooseberries, cranberry, and pungent herbs. Dry on the palate, medium body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, citrus, tart apple, and red raspberries. Recommended. (86-87) RR WHO: J.K. Carriere Wines WHAT: Pinot Noir WHERE: Willamette Valley, Oregon

2009 Anne Amie Prismé Pinot Noir Blanc

Ryan Reichert
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Clear, bright, medium-pale straw yellow. Clean on the nose with medium-full intensity aromas of minerality, bright apple, yeast, and dried lemon rind. Dry on the palate, medium-full body, medium-high acidity, medium alcohol, medium-long finish. Flavors of poached pear, dried tropical fruit, lemon crème brûlée, and lemon meringue. Very highly recommended.