Sandro Chia, as I mentioned last September is an artist turned Brunello producer.  His somewhat abstract paintings are reproduced for his labels and each year they change.  We recently re-visited the Castello di Romitorio Brunello and I’m happy to say that…

A local retailer has recently started sampling bottles on the weekends and I’ve been taking advantage of the opportunity to try new wines; especially when they are offered at reasonable prices.  Recently, I was fortunate enough to try the 2009…

My adult niece asked me once:  “Uncle John, why do you like wine so much?” Over the decades, I’ve had the pleasure and absolute privilege to taste wines I’ve patiently cellared, and to try great wines at the generosity of…

Spain has long been a favorite of mine for producing excellent wines in the under $15 price point.  Bodegas Atteca has met this challenge many times, and this latest example is no exception. The recently released 2007 Atteca Armas is…