If you missed World Malbec Day on April 17, here’s your chance to make up for it with two quality wines from Argentina and France, respectively, that capture the tasty characteristics of the Malbec varietal for $11 each. Trivento Malbec Reserve 2020, Mendoza, alcohol 13.8% – From one of Argentina’s leading wine houses comes this […]
Author: James Campanini
Power to Portuguese wines and the stunning value they deliver
What is the only European Union country to have increased its wine exports the past two years despite the COVID-19 pandemic? The answer is PortugaI. Not bad for the EU’s fifth largest wine producer (behind Italy, France, Spain and Germany). The new question is why? Well, one only had to be in attendance at the […]
Two cooool reds that refresh from Italy’s majestic Alto Adige/Suditrol
Coooooool climate wines? Where better to look than Italy’s Alto Adige (Suditirol), the country’s most isolated, northernmost wine-growing region whose borders touch Austria and Switzerland? Yes, the winters are cold and snowy near the Italian Swiss Alps and Dolomite mountains. Yet, most of the year there’s plenty of bright sunshine (300 days) to stimulate vines. […]
From Argentina’s Land of Malbec, Coen Wines elevates the standard with organic elegance
When Attilio Pagli arrived in Mendoza in 1992, the Italian oenologist was excited about his new consulting project: to produce high quality wines from what were believed to be old vines of sangiovese growing in Argentina’s mountainous Uco Valley. Sangiovese is Italy’s most noble red grape, used in the production of world-renowned Chianti Classico and […]
Three U.S.A.-made Pinot Noirs that pop for Valentine’s Day and beyond
I’ve made a new year’s resolution to drink more Pinot Noir in 2022. Why? It’s a fabulous wine that, when crafted deliciously, is a joy to the senses and tugs at the heartstrings – especially on Valentine’s Day. If Virginia is for lovers, Pinot Noir is for romantics. There are two states where the difficult-to-grow […]
Zin lovers will salivate over Saldo, a new brand from The Prisoner Wine Co.
The Prisoner Wine Company (PWC) of Napa Valley has done it again. It’s created a new wine brand – Saldo – and all I can say is “Salute”! Saldo hit the market in late September with two California red wines – a Saldo Zinfandel (red label) and a Saldo Red Blend (blue label) – and […]
A Cremant D’Alsace holiday? Lucien Albrecht sparkling wines deliver a classic elegance
Looking to add a spectacular sparkling wine to your holiday festivities? Here are two from longtime French producer Lucien Albrecht: Cremant d’Alsace Brut and Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose`. Both wines retail for $23 a bottle, but savvy shoppers can find discounted deals at several major outlets. In fact, the Brut Rose` is selling for $18.99 […]
