Oregon’s Willamette Valley: Home of great Pinot Noir at any price
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is highly regarded for Pinot Noir. It’s an area well-suited for growing…
Author Gabe Sasso
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand: Home of hearty red wines
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are the grapes most American consumers recognize as ones that…
Baker’s Dozen: 13 Delicious Rosés You Should Be Drinking All Year
With spring in full swing, wine shops are chock-full of Rosé. That’s a far cry…
Smith-Madrone Winery: A genuine family-run boutique treasure
There are many wineries that tout their size, charm, family roots and boutique credentials. Sometimes…
Viña Santa Carolina offers a peek into Chile’s quality, value and diversity
On my recent trip to Chile, I had the opportunity to visit Viña Santa Carolina.…
Henry’s Drive is an Australian powerhouse
Australia’s Henry’s Drive is precisely the kind of winery that I love. Not only do…
Napa Valley’s Markham Vineyards is an under-the-radar treasure
I just got back from a trip to Napa Valley and Sonoma County where I…
Joel Peterson is Ravenswood’s Master of Zinfandel
Ravenswood Winery makes a wide array of wines from various grapes. However, without question they…
A trio of outstanding under-$20 white wines for summer and beyond
What’s in a price point? Depending on your perspective (as well as your budget), it…
Rodney Strong provides dependable value at every price point
A while back I took a look at a trio of wines from Sonoma County’s…