I usually know what I want to drink with any particular dish I am eating. I say usually. Occasionally I either can’t quite figure out what would be best, or I just plain don’t care! This often happens when I grill a great burger and want a nice red to accompany it. Lately I have [...]

Chateau Pascaud Bordeaux Superieur 2007 comes from the area nearest St. Emilion on the right bank, in Bordeaux. As such, it is a merlot-dominated Bordeaux from a microclimate very similar to that of  St. Emilion, this remarkable value is ripe and balanced. An earthy nose, leads to ripe black fruits and a lingering, pleasant [...]

Bodega Benegas Benegas Don Tiburcio 2005 is a fantastic Bordeaux-styled blend from the Luján de Cuyo region of Argentina. Made from the 5 classic Bordeaux grapes, this wine totally overdelivers and won’t dent your pocketbook, to boot. Steven Tanzer says “A blend of Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright ruby. Smoky [...]