I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year, quite frankly, where I find the weather to be downright depressing. Sometimes I feel that if there’s one more forecast of a gray, drizzly day I’m going to drop everything and book the next flight to Hawaii. But spring is right around the […]

Opening a bottle of Spanish wine is sometimes a bit like being Forrest Gump with a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to find inside. But if you’re hesitant about giving wines from Spain a try let me assure you that there are some exceptional choices available locally. Spanish wines also […]

Syrah has always been one of my favorite red wines. It can be found in every major grape growing country in the world and, like most varietals, it’s made in an incredible range of styles and flavors. Syrahs are generally characterized by low to medium acidity, medium to high tannins and medium body. They’re easy […]