Geyser Peak: A hot, historic Sonoma brand that's easy to find
Geyser Peak’s new owner is re-energizing this historic Sonoma brand, which is a top seller at Michigan supermarket chains.
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Raise a toast to the 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau
The 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau has rolled into town and Georges Duboeuf is still putting on a party. Here’s my first suggestion for your Turkey Day wine.
FishEye lures casual drinkers and value seekers
Wine on a budget: Get to know Australia’s FishEye brand. See reviews of the Chardonnay, Riesling and Moscato.
Bonterra leads the way for organic wines
Bonterra has been a name in organic wines since the early 1990s. And this brand that is part of the Fetzer family is a survivor. Under a new owner it still flouirshes — and dazzles the palate.
This spot-on brand has upper 'Echelon' appeal
Echelon brand from California will surprise your palate and pocketbook. You can afford the Napa Valley Chardonnay.
Grab this Cab
The 2010 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Caberent Sauvignon is an affordable 11 bucks — and it way overdelivers for the price.
Weekend wine: KRIS Pinot Grigio
This crsip, tart Pinot Grigio from the cooler regions of Italy speaks to owner Franz Haas’ passion for fine wine and art — the playful hand on the label is by noted Italian artist Riccardo Schweizer. The KRIS Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2010, $8-$11, is a refreshing summer treat with lemon-lime, tangerine and hints of almond on … Continue Reading →
Weekend Wine: Clean Slate Riesling from the Mosel
Give the bottle a good chill, twist off the screw cap and pour yourself a summer refresher. This is modern Riesling — from the Mother Country and without any words to translate. This collaboration of Moselland in Bernkastel-Kues and U.S. importer Winebow, running $12-$13, is one smart wine from the flavors to the styling to … Continue Reading →
Lighten up your wine offerings for Easter
The Easter food circulars are out. The pressure to start planning meals and do all the foraging is on high. Might as well start thinking about buying wine now. Karen Bloomer, division wine steward at area Kroger stores, has her staffs around the Metro area well-supplied with roses, sparkling wines, Vouvrays and lighter-style reds. “Sparkling … Continue Reading →