Mouton Cadet Blanc Bordeaux 2007 $7.99 (82 pts.)
82 Mouton Cadet Blanc Bordeaux 2007. A dry blend, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Some minerals evident along with a slight sour tinge.…
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Napa River Merlot 2005 $4.99 (78 pts.)
The flavor itself is unbalanced, with a mix of unpleasant tannins, with occasional hints of blackberry trying to break through. I also found it slightly…
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Week in review: The calm before the storm?
Somehow, some way, I managed to survive a week here surrounded by two Kao women, with Loni’s sister in town from Toronto for a visit.…
Weekend wine recommendations (value picks)
There are plenty of great wines out there. Recently I read that it’s now less about choosing a bad wine then a boring wine —…
“All Things Canadian” re-visited: Obama BeaverTail edition
Last December we ran our “All Things Canadian” series as we enjoyed a snowy week with family and friends up in my hometown of Ottawa,…
Twitter and the wine industry: Micro-blogging, marketing and waxing poetic
Today, the Napa Valley Marriott asked on Twitter if a list of wineries that use Twitter existed. I’m guessing plenty of responses came in, as…
Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2005 $7.99 (82 pts.)
82 Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2005. A little boring, but not entirely bad. Light traces of fruit including blackberry and cassis. Some tannins…
Kathryn Kennedy Lateral, Saratoga California 2004 $36 (88 pts.)
88 Kathryn Kennedy Lateral, Saratoga 2004. An elegant Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot (54%), Cab Franc (21%), Cab Sauvignon (20%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Nose is wonderfully balanced…