Mostly known as a Zinfandel Producer, the Dry Creek Vineyard in Sonoma should not be forgotten as wonderful proprietor of classic Meritage wines.  By loose definition, a Meritage is a blended wine – typically including the classic grapes of the…

Day 6 – Castello Banfi Today was the pilgrimage to Mecca…..errrr Castello Banfi.   We were all looking forward to this trip but it goes without saying that I was perhaps the most eager to see the estate and the surrounding…

Years ago, I “discovered” Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah, I think during the 1997 vintage. The wine was so good, that I bought it by the case. Somewhere along the line, I lost track of them, but recently got on track…

Over the years, I’ve had countless bottles of Italian wine. There are several types that I love on a consistent basis; for example Brunello di Montalcino.  However, when I want a comforting, delicious, complex, and very sensual wine, I am…