Review: The International Wine of the Month Club
Through the years, I’ve had numerous people ask me the best ways to get introduced to new wines. Â There are lots of ways: Â go to […]
Wine Reviews
Si Tapas Richmond – Restaurant Review
Last week, my wife and I went to Si Tapas in Richmond, Virginia for a belated Valentine’s Day dinner. Â This wasn’t our first visit to […]
Gouguenheim Malbec 2007
 Varietal:  Malbec Region:  South America – Argentina Cost:  $7.99 – $9.99 A spicy nose with aromas of white pepper and anise, a fairly fruity […]
First Colony Cabernet Franc Reserve
 Varietal:  Cabernet Franc Region:  Virginia – USA Cost:  $16.99  A blend of 76% cabernet franc, 16% touriga, and 8% tannat, this cabernet franc exhibits a […]
Wine Labels: Judging a Bottle by Its Cover
Every time I wander up and down the aisles of my local wine store or grocery store, I notice more and more wine bottles that […]
Corks: Does Your Wine Really Have to Be Sealed with Real Cork?
 As I sit down to write this, I can already envision the hate mail I’m going to receive from wine purists. The reason for […]