One dude changed how America thinks about wine, and changed it for good. Eric V. Orange didn’t mean to, but that’s how history often works. In 2000, Eric started an online bulletin board to post local wine events. Not surprisingly, he named it www.localwineevents.com. As it caught...

Compared to Yellow Tail, this is the height of sophistication. Of course, that’s like saying Jessica Simpson is classier than Pam Anderson. This wine is pure silly fun, but its the best of it’s ilk by a mile. The Paris Hilton of cheapo shiraz?

Some may call this a Rhone blend, some may call it a GSM, but many will just call it wonderful. Yeah, that was way too corny. Onwards: this is a “must have” cheapie for many, many of the folks here at the school. Much more earth-driven and herbaceous than the other wines on this...

Serves 6 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed 1 Tbs. salt 1 1/2 Tbs. pepper 1 ½ Tbs. fennel seed 1 large sweet yellow onion, such as Vidalia, diced 1 Tbs. olive oil ½ tsp. of salt ¼ c. brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. dried mustard 1 cinnamon stick ¼ tsp. ground cloves 1 Tbs. ginger grated 1/4...

Good fresh fruit intermixed with dried fruit flavor, pain grille, and a backbone of tannin. A very good wine for its class and style.

Year after year, a consistent rocker for the money. Lovely fusion of complex fruit flavors and Provencal lavender that build to a chilling frisson . Finish evolves from dark fruit to a caramelized fig.

The most complex Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand I have tasted professionally. Asian Pear, Grapefruit, Pineapple, and Guava blend seamlessly on the palate with the complexity threading through the entire experience. Superb.

Montes is an extraordinarily consistent producer, putting out top-notch wines every year. This chardonnay is no different, for the right audience. If you love big creamy chardonnays, just like they used to make in California, then this puppy is for you. Vanilla-poached pears & toasted...