by Andrew Chalk The Pellegrini winery produces a full range of wines from their home region of Sonoma County. This Pinot Noir really...

Ageing gracefully! by Andrew Chalk This is a library wine. I doubt that anyone who has not already purchased a bottle of the 239 cases...

by Andrew Chalk You may not have heard of this winery but they have been around for over 100 years. This is another South African gem...

by Andrew Chalk We have covered the wines of vinho verde here before, now we are receiving wines from subregions of this exciting part of...

by Andrew Chalk Idris Elba is launching a Champagne...

by Andrew Chalk This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot from continuously impressive Eden Hill Vineyard is...

by Andrew Chalk It’s been a tough week. The “Top 101 Wine Writers of 2020” has just been released -- and I’m not in it. Should I be...

by Andrew Chalk Concannon has a special role in California Cabernet Sauvignon. With over 130 years of history, Concannon Vineyard is...

by Andrew Chalk Bar Z Winery is one of the most remote wineries in Texas, located just south of Amarillo in Canyon. It is closer to...

by Andrew Chalk Gary Farrell has moved on from his eponymous winery after establishing a significant reputation there for the winery and...

by Andrew Chalk Maggie, the resident English Black Labrador, stays busy at Narrow Path Winery in Stonewall delivering wine to visitors...

by Andrew Chalk Donald Hess certainly shows perseverance. When searching out land in Argentina in a project that was ultimately...

Top Selling Wine, Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, Now Carries the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Logo on Label by Andrew...

by Andrew Chalk ‘Any port in a storm’ goes an old saying but for serious port drinkers the storm is superfluous. Just a glass and,...

by Andrew Chalk In the rich wine tapestry that is France’s verdant Rhône region, Côtes du Rhône is actually the lowest quality...

by Andrew Chalk The Lagrein grape traditionally grows in this northeastern corner of Italy. It is known for producing powerful red wines...

by Andrew Chalk Think of this wine as Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, one of the most prestigious Châteaux in Bordeaux,...

by Andrew Chalk Gradis’ciutta is in Collio, in eastern Italy, An ancient white varietal that is rarely seen elsewhere, Ribolla Gialla can...

by Andrew Chalk Bold in color this Lodi Zinfandel has aromas of earthy eucalyptus and cedar. It has an elegant mouthfeel with flavors of...

by Andrew Chalk A Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder in German) from the German influenced part of Italy that borders Austria. The terrain is...

by Andrew Chalk An odd duck is Rancho Loma Vineyards (generally known as RLV). Founded in Coleman, TX (population 4,379). Why choose...

by Andrew Chalk It is actually “19 Crimes Cali Red”, a red blend from California. And there may be more action in the back story than in...

by Andrew Chalk This is a library selection. This is not the current release but should be seen as indicative of the latter. It suggests...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Opaque deep blackberry with ruby hints; Nose: Initially pronounced fruitiness of raisins, black cherries and...