Last week, for the very first time, I had the distinct pleasure of participating in a wine tasting at Tapastrie restaurant in downtown South Bend. Tapastrie is located at 103 W. Colfax Avenue. The building is on the corner of Michigan Street and Colfax Avenue next to the Morris Performing Arts Center. It is in […]
Chef Tony Nafrady, Tapastrie, Tom Welsh, wine tasting
This week I am introducing you to another wine you should consider for your wine collection: The 2015 La Crema Russian River Chardonnay. This wine is produced by the La Crema Winery located in the Russian River Valley area in Sonoma County, near Windsor, Calif. The winery is owned by Kendall-Jackson. The 2015 La Crema […]
2015 La Crema Chardonnay, California wines, Kendall-Jackson, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
In today’s blog I am introducing you to a 91 point wine for under $20.00. This is one that you should put in your wine collection. The 2014 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz is a dry, red table wine imported from Australia. The wine is produced by the world-renowned winery Penfolds Wines. Penfolds was established […]
2014 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, 90-point wines, wines under $20
Personally, I think that everyone who drinks and enjoys wine should collect wine. I know that a number of people who drink wine don’t want the expense and hassle of a wine cellar…or the expense of collecting bottles that may not be opened for years. Yes, those collectors exist along with their cellars. I don’t […]
budget, collecting wine, drink what you love, wine collections
Over the years I have been writing the blog, your responses and comments have helped guide me on what future articles you would or wouldn’t enjoy. Reporting on various wines is one of the topics you have personally commented to me on. Most respondents will read the reports if they feel they can go out […]
Napa wine, Robert Sinskey, Rose, Vin Gris of Pinot Noir