Building a Castle Out of Petite Sirah With Robert the “Foley”

Among Napa’s ranks of celebrated winemakers, Robert Foley’s is one whose presence is strengthening by the day. His expertise in cabernets and merlots are highlighted by his consistently highly regarded and high scoring productions in Napa. His Petite Sirahs have lots of exotic spice, wood and...

October 15th, 2009 | Red | Read More

A French Renaissance Celebration with Chateau Clerc Milon

Baronne Philippine de Rothschild Delivers Chateau Clerc-Milon is quite unorthodox in the realm of French reds. Unlike Lynch-Bages, it does not have a huge and loyal following nor does it have the benefit of over hyped publicity concerning an improvement in quality, with Wine Spectator points to match,...

October 5th, 2009 | Red | Read More

Bonjour! Beaujolais-Villages Makes Easy Wine With A Few Bucks

2005 Louis Jadot Burgundy Maison Louis Jadot, a respected producer of Burgundy wine in France (“Burgundy” is the equivalent of Pinot Noir) was founded by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in 1859. Although the Louis Jadot name has become synonymous with fine quality and quite expensive French Burgundies,...