We were originally intending to write today’s posting about a significantly more expensive wine that we had hoped we could recommend for Mother’s Day (which is this Sunday).  Sadly, that bottle didn’t work out so well – after just one sip, we quickly realized from the burning sensation of alcohol in our mouths that it was woefully out of […]

[Read more →]

I was in New York last weekend with the family and had the pleasure of tasting a very typically refreshing New Zealand sauvignon blanc.  It was citrusy, crisp and acidic with a tart finish (emphasis on the latter).  It was also a good bargain at around $14.
Happily, this week I noticed this wine on the discount rack at a San Francisco […]

[Read more →]