January - 2018

2016 Malbec - Reserve Bodega Winery

Generally, high altitude Malbec from Argentina are quite good. I was looking forward to this Malbec- Reserve, Piechra Negra. The first...

2014 Meritage Kirkland (Costco)

Costco stores market various products under their Kirkland label. Their ’14 red wine comes form the Napa Valley, CA. It’s a Meritage of...

2011 Valpolicella Ripasso Cantine- Buglioni Winery

At dinner, I ordered this Valpolicella from the restaurant wine list. Garozzo’s is one of Kansas City’s best places for Italian villa...

2015 Zinfandel Terra Doro Winery

I liked this Zin, because it had those Zin characteristics and is reasonably priced. First, the winemaker stuck a genuine cork in each...

2012 Rioja- Reserva Licenciado Winery

The label looked like Mexican silver. So, the wine had to be good. This Rioja is 100% tempranillo from Spain. Opening was good, too,...

2016 Pinot Gris - Livo Felluga Winery

Search for this ’18 Pinot Gris, because it is really good. It imported from Italy, where so many good wines are made. We chilled this...

2014 Enta Rosso - Benati winery

This is a red good wine from Italy. The blend of its two varietals makes for a less heavy wine. The color is ruby red to match its light...