In 2004, following the premiere of the movie Sideways, Merlot experienced a decline in sales and status when Paul Giamatti’s character Miles disparaged the ordering and drinking of Merlot. As one of the noble grapes, however, Merlot should not be so quickly dismissedContinue readingGann Family Cellars Alexander Valley Merlot 2005
This red wine does not come from a Flying Fish Vineyard. No, it’s a brand owned by Click Wine Group (a part of Winebow), and the wine is produced from grapes from multiple vineyard that are crushed and made into vinoContinue readingFlying Fish Merlot 2009
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 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
It’s red, is fruity, and this screw-top bottle will cost you less than $10. We enjoyed this this Spanish wine with bowls of bow tie pasta, roasted mushrooms, and grated robusto cheese. It is a conversational wine, one made forContinue reading2/2010 Tempra Tantrum Tempranillo/Merlot 2008