by Jacob One of the perils of ordering or buying wine from a winery you have not had before is not knowing exactly what to expect or whether you are going to like it. To help solve that problem, a newContinue readingCameron Hughes Wines
by Jacob Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Elk Run Vineyard in Mt. Airy, Maryland. The drive out was beautiful. Having lived in the Washington suburbs for many years, it always strikes me how short the drive is fromContinue readingElk Run Vineyard
by Jacob Sangiovese is one of my favorite grapes. Traditionally from Tuscany in Italy, Sangiovese is a robust grape that can be used to make wines similar in body to California Cabernets, Bordeaux, and Spanish Tempranillo. While Sangiovese is now grownContinue readingFrescobaldi Remole 2008
This Spanish red wine is a mix of Grenache (35%), Tempranillo (30%), Syrah (25%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). We picked it up at Pearson’s in Washington, DC for $12.99, though as part of a mixed case we got a 25%,Continue readingCeller Pinol Ludovicus D.O. Terra Alta 2008
We found this red wine at Safeway for about $9. It proved to be a nice surprise, showing currants, plums, and a little earth. Alone, it was a bit much, as it has a detectable alcohol ester. (The bottle saysContinue readingExcelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
by Jacob As I have mentioned in my review on Linganore Winecellers Terrapin White, I am a big supporter of Maryland wines. When I have a chance to visit the wineries in my home state and taste their products, I amContinue readingFrederick Cellars Heritage Red