There are few wines more versatile than Riesling for pairing with food. I particularly find them perfect for my favorite take-out, Pad Thai! The cool, refreshing minerality and the sweet nose compliment spicy Asian food like butter compliments toast. The 2008 Spy Valley Riesling, from New Zealand is both light and tart, with a gingerbread [...]

This may shock you, but I have not been the biggest fan of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc in the past. You could go so far as to say I did not like it, and would rarely recommend it. I found it under-delivered for the price. 2008 changed my mind. Instead of a fruit mish-mash and [...]

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 2007 from the Malborough region of New Zealand is a great summer quaffer. I tend to want crisp, refreshing whites with low oak when the weather turns hot, and this zingy Sauv Blanc fits the bill perfectly. It will compliment plenty of dishes nicely, simple fish in particular, but is also great [...]

This is one of the best Pinot Noir’s I have had since the movie Sideways came out and started the over planting and over production of this fantastic varietal.  The Palliser Estate 2006 Pinot Noir is a great food wine for around $30 and it is not what I was expecting from a New Zealand [...]