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While we haven’t reviewed a Portuguese wine in several weeks, we have been drinking them. In fact we have a few reviews to catch up on. This is one of them. It represents an excellent bottle of red wine for under $10. Here’s the review: Wine: 2009 Reccua Douro Tinto Winery Location: Douro Continue reading Another Portuguese Red Wine Value from the Douro Please follow and like us:   
 
We love wine events, and one of the best aspects of the larger events is the seminar series that usually accompanies them. These classes give you an amazing opportunity to sample some of the world’s best wines in detail, presented by experts who provide context for why the wines are what they Continue reading The Seminar List is Out for the Boston Wine Expo! Please follow and like us:
In Himrod, New York, on the western shore of Seneca Lake, Shaw Vineyard sits in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. This area is well known for producing excellent white wines, more suited to the cooler climate of this more northern area. The lakes moderate the temperatures to be sure, but I’ve spent significant Continue reading There’s Something Different Going on at Shaw Vineyard in the Finger Lakes Wine Country Please follow and like us:
Crios Malbec is a name most red wine drinkers have run across once or twice. Produced by Susana Balbo in Mendoza, Argentina, the wine is inexpensive, usually scores in the 86-88 point range, and represents a pretty typical profile of what Malbec is all about. Generally a pretty safe bet as a good wine for Continue reading A Value List, Well Known, Argentinian Malbec Please follow and like us:
It’s time to catch up on some wine reviews that have been waiting for a while. This is one we tasted back in September, and is worth telling you about. Nebbiolo takes different names in Northwest Italy. You’re probably familiar with the varieties from Barolo and Barbaresco. Yet right next door are other regions which Continue reading A Tasty Spanna (or Nebbiolo) from Vallana Please follow and like us:
With 2014 almost in the books it’s time to start thinking about what’s coming up early in 2015, and the Boston Wine Expo hits town on February 14th and 15th. This event brings an amazing number of wines, and it’s a great opportunity to try some new and unusual things. Your attendance also helps support Continue reading It’s Almost 2015 – Boston Wine Expo February 14-15, 2015! Please follow and like us:
The more we investigate the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, the more amazed we are at the number of wine producers in the valley. We covered some of the basic history of the region and the wines of Simonsig in an earlier article, which you can read here. There is much to discover, and Continue reading A Look at the Wines of Stellenbosch, South Africa : Part 2 – the Wines of Ken Forrester Please follow and like us:
Recently we found ourselves in White Plains, New York for a few nights. Unfortunately it was for a sad occasion, and during times like these it’s nice to have a place to relax and unwind during the evening. Fortunately we happened to stay at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel, and right there in the lobby is Continue reading Dining Review – Hive Restaurant at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel Please follow and like us:
We are in Newport several times a year, and generally we end up at The Mooring if we are looking for something to eat in a classy but casual setting without costing a small fortune. This restaurant has just about everything you could want, with outdoor seating right on the water in nicer weather, a Continue reading Dining Review of The Mooring in Newport , RI – and an Unexpected Bottle of 2000 Ornellaia Please follow and like us:
Let’s start with a question. What do you get when you mix the following things together? – A father with a career worth of experience in corporate financial operations, negotiation and generally being the most sensible person in the room at any meeting. – A son with a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University, Continue reading Seamus Wines – An Unfolding Wine Story Please follow and like us:
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