by Jeff Thoreson | Feb 18, 2021
By Jeff Thoreson The large wine store where I like to go to wander the aisles like the DIY-ers wander around the big-box home improvement centers offers just two bottles of wine from Chinon, France. Really? To me, that’s like Lowes offering just two colors of paint....
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Nov 13, 2020
What do I think: A good friend brought this over and the next day I bought six! Learned something about Rose. The good stuff comes from Provence, France. Very pleasing in every which way! What the Experts say: This blend of Grenache and Cinsault has long been a...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Nov 11, 2020
New category of wine – Chablis – “the Champagne of Chardonnay” Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Chablis 2018: $28.95, France What do I think: They don’t call Chablis the Champagne of Chardonnay for nothing! That much more than just Chardonnay for a few bucks...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Aug 10, 2020
Hmmm…What can I say but … COUNT ME IN! I can’t say that I am much of a drink mixer myself, other than perhaps my Mississippi favorite – Beefeater dry gin, blue cheese martini. Margaritas tend to hit my sweet spot, time and place is imperative to that, and...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Apr 23, 2020
What the Experts say: A classically styled blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The eye-catching bottle is pretty, but it takes a back seat to the complex, vibrant red fruit, citrus and herbal tones in this crisp delight. Perfect for sipping, or with mildly spiced...