After days of 95+ degree weather, there’s been a cold spell punctuated by clouds and rain. The temperature ranges from the 50s to 60s, and it’s nice to throw on a sweater before going out.… more →
Vinicultured: A Wine Blogwrote 3 months ago: The wines of the South of France have generally been of a minor interest to me. I think that there i … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Winery: Saint Andre de Figuiere Bottling: 2008 Le Saint Andre Vin de Pays du Var Rose (Cabernet Sauv … more →
wrote 4 months ago: Unfortunate zuchinni in the background, awaiting their fate. Winery: Chateau Trinquevedel Bottling: … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Mission Codename: The End of an Era Operative: Agent White Objective: Acquire one of the last vintag … more →
wrote 5 months ago: My wife and I had the opportunity to attend a tasting event in downtown Los Angeles recently. Our ho … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Winery: Domaine des Tours Bottling: 2007 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse (Grenache, Cunoise, Syrah, Cinsault … more →
wrote 5 months ago: A visit by my family recently took us to the beautiful Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. If you haven’ … more →
wrote 6 months ago: In an era of obtrusive government, the wizards of smart in Washington almost aborted a life-long, me … more →
wrote 6 months ago: A wine with splendid acid encapsulating notes of vanilla, strawberry and mid-summer garden herbs. A … more →
wrote 6 months ago: Love this rosé from Bouches-de-Rhone, the mouth of the famous river, not too far from the Mediterran … more →
wrote 7 months ago: Rating: 3 Loads of cherry licorice on the nose, and those aromas carried through on a fairly linear … more →
wrote 8 months ago: The basics: 2008 Syncline Rose, Columbia Valley 44% Cinsault, 17% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache & 9% C … more →
wrote 8 months ago: Mission Codename: The Beautiful Cross Operative: Agent White Objective: Acquire a lovely southern Fr … more →
wrote 12 months ago: It is a cold Sunday night in Michigan. We are sitting here with a glass of wine, Enya on the Bose, T … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I am finishing the bottle of this La Ferme Julien Côtes Du Ventoux 2006, a French blend, tonight. Th … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Tom chose this La Ferme Julien Côtes Du Ventoux 2006 from France for this Sunday evening. This red i … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Flavor Profile: White Zinfandel: Pale pink, raspberry, blackberry White Grenache: Strawberry and che … more →
wrote 1 year ago: La Vielle Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge Origin: France (Cotes du Ventoux) Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Ca … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I was introduced to the mysterious (for an American) game of cricket last weekend. My friend Ayesha … more →