Flying Fish Merlot 2009
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 vino
Punto Final Malbec 2008
We first tried this red wine while vacationing in New York in August. While poking around for robust red wines at Pearson’s in Washington, DC, we spied Punto Final Malbec going for $12 and seized upon it. (Since w e
Smoking Loon Pinot Noir 2008
We were impressed with this $8 bottle of red wine. It is light bodied, mildly fruity, and it closes with a slightly smoky note. Interesting, and well suited for brining to a BYOB party or enjoying at the end of
Elk Run Vineyard
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 from
Frescobaldi Remole 2008
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 grown
d’Arenberg The Stump Jump 2008
by Jacob I am always in the market for a good red blend that is different from the classic Bordeaux or meritage blends. While the Australian wine market has been hit hard by the current economic climate, the Australians continue to