Winos Anonymous

Photo courtesy of Three Saints Vineyards

Generally, I think that Pinot Noirs are often overrated and overpriced. Don’t get me wrong- I LOVE me some Pinot Noir, but ever since “Sideways” came out that wine has been exploited like whoa. Usually I’d rather buy a lesser-known varietal at a better price point- $15 bucks has bought me an AMAZING Monastrell, for example, but a mediocre Pinot Noir (of course I’m talking in generalities here… there are always exceptions.) For me to freak out about a Pinot Noir it’s GOT to be worth the price… and this one (more…)

Well hey there, winos! Hope you’re having a great weekend. Just got back from a much-needed date night with Beau at Akasha Restaurant in Culver City (great wine list BTW) and I wanted to share with you a yummy wine I tried: The 2007 Summerland “Trio” Rhone Blend (49% Syrah, 21% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre.) It was $15/glass (bit of a splurge) and can be found between $33-$44/bottle (big splurge) but it would make a wonderful wine for a special occasion or as a gift for a lover of Rhone varietals. It’s complex, elegant, and medium bodied with a lovely long finish and notes of red fruit, cedar, and pepper.

After a seemingly endless bout of sickliness, I made my triumphant return to drinking, only to hate the two wines I had planned on tasting/blogging about. Finally, I have something at least worth mentioning: (more…)

Well, winos- I’m almost fully recovered from this damn sinus infection and that means I’m almost ready to start boozing again! In the meantime, enjoy this little film with John Cleese, “Wine for the Confused” that I found on Hulu:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/79439/wine-for-the-confused