michael m.

East Coast Wine Geeks eh? Color me intrigued ;). Cab Franc is one of the varietals in full-throttle bloom down in Virginia, and there are a number of solid examples of it (Veritas, Michael Shaps (at the Virginia...

I wasn't going to post anything but since this thread is still going . . . You can find a million wines under $15 but the question is whether you yourself would like to drink them. The more people who answer, the more...

I recently added to my blog the write up of Patrick Radden Keefe (The New Yorker) story of Koch's Jefferson Laffite 1787 and had a couple of comments from Mr. Broadbent's son Bartholomew. I must admit that the story is...

An interesting read regarding the oft-underestimated Virginia vino and some good stuff from Cali- against the French. Of course: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2009/08/18/ST2009081802401.html Glass...

Just back from Napa and not only am I satisfied after a great vacation but I have truly gained a new respect for Napa. Being a lover of Italian wine, you read and hear things that are less than complimentary of Napa...

You’ve heard it before I’m sure. Anything but Chardonnay, and I mean anything, or do I? I don’t know if you’ve noticed but all the cool kids have left that club and formed a new club. You should come and join us...

I was lucky enough to attend this tasting in London earlier on in the year. It was amazing to see the NZ wines at tens of £'s stand up to (or beat) the best of Bordeaux at hundreds of £'s, and even more amazing to see...

I was joined recently by some fellow winelovers to share a mixed case of Tempranillo. There were only a few clunkers in the case, and a corked wine from Truchard that has since been replaced and is really a wonderfully...

This is my first real foray into Pinot Noir since becoming a "professional" wino here at Snooth. I used to think that Pinot was too light and thin for my tastes but I've got to say it's really been growing on me. The...