Sangiovese (San-jo-VAY-zay), derived from the ancient Etruscan phrase “sanguis Jovis” (meaning “blood of Jove”), has never been an easy grape to cultivate. It has a naturally high acid content and a thin skin, which can result in sour-tasting wine with a flat flavor if not properly grown and cared for. Its thin skin also causes [...]

Chardonnay remains the most popular white wine-by-name wherever wine is consumed. You can pay as little as $6 for a bottle of California cheapie or $600 for Le Montrachet, the pinnacle of white Burgundy – the region in France where the variety originated. I can’t recommend either of these extremes. Really cheap Chardonnay has no [...]

This wine has a deep purplish hue with a ruby rim in the glass – with an aroma of rich earth, blueberry and blackberry fruit with a hint of clove. It is rich and full-bodied with a taste of tart plum with blueberry and spice. This wine would be perfect for a cold winter night [...]