Author: Jim Campanini

Flavor of the day, Must Try, Uncategorized, White Wines

Fetzer’s ‘gutsy’ Gewurztraminer grabs the white wine spotlight

When it comes to pairing a cool wine with spicy Asian or Indian  takeout, I always grab for the “gutsy” Gewurztraminer (geh-VURTZ-tra-MEEN-er). Alsatian versions of the grape are preferably the best, but I’m not fussy especially when I can get a racy, quality white that fits my retirement pocketbook. That’s why I can’t get enough […]

General Wine, Must Try, Uncategorized

Waterkloof’s ‘honest’ Circumstance wines rooted in the earth, wind and chemical-free vines

All across the globe the talk is about clean and renewable energy in order to save the planet. What about clean and renewable vineyards that produce no-chemical, all-organic wines from sustainable farming methods? They are sweeping the globe much to the delight of like-minded consumers. Like screwcaps on bottles, wine drinkers are very adaptable. Quality, […]

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Argentina Ascending: Grupo Colome`s high-elevation Malbecs

High-elevation Malbec? I never knew it made a difference – that is until I tasted several wines from Bodega Colome` located in the Salata region, high in the Calchaqui Valley mountains of northwestern Argentina. The winery’s four estate, sustainably farmed vineyards start at 5,700 feet above sea level and rise at different levels to nearly […]