Nicole Linares blogs: Meeting of the Wines
When I first began getting involved in my schools wine program, I began to hear of what was called, “The Villa.” I heard that one of our professors, Paul Rudolph, … Continue reading
Nicole Linares: German Whites & Pinots from Around the World. Plus, Who’s up for Wine Wars?
This past year, a very quirky and motley cru of friends began to gather and drink wine. We all had the same passion and appreciation for it, and we enjoyed … Continue reading
Harpers – Mike Matthews finds lots for independents at Jascots February trade tasting
In a time when wallets are leaner than beef in a Findus Lasagne, the everyday consumer is always on the lookout for the next best deal. Wine companies have the … Continue reading
Wine Tasting Technique
The aim of this page is to give you a basic introduction to wine tasting and tasting techniques. Whenever I’ve conducted wine tastings in my store, or at events, the … Continue reading
Mike Matthews – A Profile of California’s King of Zin – Joel Peterson and Ravenswood Wines
California has been a hotbed of great wine for many years now, even if somewhat misunderstood. The massed produced styles of Gallo’s Rosé have dominated supermarkets and High St outlets … Continue reading
Harpers – Mike Matthews: the magic of discovering Sicilian wines
I have discovered Sicily! Granted, an erroneous statement to make, as history shows many people got there before me. What I meant was this…Sicily, as an outstanding wine region-island, came … Continue reading
Press Release – China Dawns Gold for New Zealand’s Marisco Vineyards
Marisco Vineyards has scooped an unprecedented 5 gold medals, of which 3 were Double Gold*, at the China Wine Awards. Never before has the company received such glowing accolades, across … Continue reading
Toni ‘The Doc’ Cascio – Reviews Honora Vera Garnacha 2010
Honora Vera Garnacha Calatayud – Spain 2010 Before I knew anything about wine, I used to pick wine by the label. I shouldnote that I didn’t actually read the label … Continue reading
Imelda Duffard – The benefit of salads. Suggestions with wines to match.
A lot of people believe that a salad is not a meal, it’s just a side that gives a touch of freshness to the whole meal. Why would people choose … Continue reading
Toni ‘The Doc’ Cascio Reviews – California’s Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi Pinot Noir Region 1 Climate (UC Davis Classification) – Coastal California Yes, Meiomi Pinot Noir seduced me. (Don’t tell my husband!) Before trying this wine, I was never a … Continue reading
Toni ‘The Doc’ Cascio Reviews – RELAX Pink Rosé
RELAX Pink Blend Spain Drinking RELAX Pink makes you believe that you can hang onto the little bit of summer that’s left. It’s smooth, light, and refreshing, and I … Continue reading
Toni Cascio, Ph.D. Reviews Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, CA 2009 I took one sip of Sequoia Grove’s 2009 Cabernet and swooned. It’s lush, lush, lush. This is a Cabernet that is full-bodied with … Continue reading
Mike Matthews: Behind the scenes at “Braaiday” at High Timber
High Timber in London, a South African based restaurant with a wine cellar containing 40,000 bottles for your pleasure, played host to a motley crew of wine writers and blogger’s … Continue reading
Wine Review: Zebra View Pinotage 2011
As grape varieties go Pinotage seems to have developed a bit of a Marmite tag, you either love it or hate it. I’ve never been able to work out why! … Continue reading
The Oenophiliac 