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…

Sangiovese plays the starring role in many of Tuscany’s most revered reds:  Chianti and all its derivatives, Brunello, Vino Nobile, and even Carmignano.  Then of course, there are the Super Tuscans.  There are lots of great Super Tuscans based on…

Zinfandel shines best when it’s grown in the Sonoma Valley and even more so from the enclave within, Dry Creek Valley.  With a comforting Pacheri Pasta with roasted cherry tomato sauce and fresh asparagus, topped with softly melting Cacio di…

Piemonte is one of the greatest wine regions in Italy and indeed, in all the world.  What makes it so special, is that the wines produced there are unique. They are distinct to that place, and are not grown anywhere…

I’ve long loved Dolcetto.   Years back, I discovered this wine after a sort of “Chianti Fatigue”.   Dolcetto was bright, fruity, slightly smokey, and a bit mysterious.  It was very food friendly, and offered a slightly less expensive ($12-$15) change of pace…