Buying a bottle of Malbec can be a somewhat mysterious experience, as the grape — much like Chardonnay — can be so many different things. Think of Malbec as the Peter Sellers of grapes: so many disguises and personalities, and you’re never quite sure which one you will get. Of ...

Tasca d’Almerita makes two very reliable everyday “table” wines from its Regaleali property, one white, one red. This is the white — Bianco — and the 2004 vintage is still fresh and enjoyable. In an attempt to clear up some confusion: Tasca d’Almerita is the name of the winemaking family ...

Ten or fifteen years ago, Australia was land of wine values … until “New World” wines became in vogue and prices skyrocketed. Then the great unknown red wine values came from Chile and Argentina; however that secret is out as well and the prices of South American wines have gone up steadily as people discovered...

9.99 N: Smokey, earthy , with black berry fruits, black pepper, and mild tobacco . P: Good acidity and mild to medium tannin s open the door to ripe black berry fruit and hints of earth. Well-structured, a perfect wine for food as the acidity will stand up to many ...

... wine to continue getting great deals. Back to Ludovicus … The grapes in this wine are Garnacha (35 ... as an Everyday Wine and Great Value. a-7 t-7 b-7 fc-7 v-9 ~ 87 points By the way, thanks to David...

How often can you find a Barbera from Piedmont under ten bucks? And would you believe it would be any good? Once again Vias Imports delivers a great wine value from Italy, this time it’s Castelvero Barbera. The wine comes from a high-altitude (about 1200 ft.) vineyard in the Monferrato hills ... and easy drinking, yet complex enough to be enjoyable and matchable with a variety of foods. Great Value...

One of my favorite wine regions in the world is Tuscany, Italy, the home of, among others, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Carmignano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Morellino di Scansano. Perhaps the reason Tuscan wines tug at my heartstrings is all the Sangiovese flowing. Sangiovese-based wines tend to be ...

Tried a few things recently after re-stocking the cellar with everyday items. 2003 Malacari Rosso Conero: This is Montepulciano 100% so I'm told. This is even better than the CC. Violet to purple with a nice plum and piney type nose, with licorice and c -- JFO

Tried a few things recently after re-stocking the cellar with everyday items. 2003 Malacari Rosso Conero: This is Montepulciano 100% so I'm told. This is even better than the CC. Violet to purple w

Turkey is the center of attention on Thanksgiving. We talk about the size of the bird, whether it's fresh or frozen, and how to prepare it. We often agonize over the ideal cooking time to avoid the dreaded dry-white meat syndrome. When it comes to...