Author Archives: The Frugal Wine Snob

Avalon 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, California. 13.8% ABV, $12

Posted on February 25, 2015 by The Frugal Wine Snob

I haven’t blogged in a while. Yesterday, Tim Edison at WineTurtle.com sent me a link to his blog post about the 103 Best Wine Blogs. We’re on it. Smart guy—that’s a good lesson on how to get 103 top bloggers … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Music | 2 Comments

“So, are you opening anything special for Thanksgiving?”

Posted on November 27, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Last night, a Facebook friend and fellow wine blogger asked me, “So, are you opening anything special for Thanksgiving?” Here is what I wrote in response: Life is quite strange sometimes. The short answer is, Yes and No. The long … Continue reading →

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Three Fine Tempranillos

Posted on November 13, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Thanksgiving is a busy time for wine geeks, with Tempranillo Day on the second Thursday in the month (today!), Beaujolais Nouveau Day on the third Thursday, and, of course, Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday. Here’s what I enjoyed for Tempranillo Day … Continue reading →

Posted in Spain, Tempranillo, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Switzerland. Day 1, October 30, 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

My plane landed in Zurich at 11am. The airport was interesting: there really are men who look like the figures on beer steins, and there really are men who dress up in leiderhosen and look quite elegant. Refreshing, really. Although … Continue reading →

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The Lodi Native™ Project—Great Idea, Great Wine

Posted on September 9, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Some of the best ideas happen when kindred spirits gather together to enjoy wine. Lodi Native™ is one of them. The project was born two and a half years ago when Randy Caparoso, sommelier and blogger for the Lodi Winegrape Commission … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Tastings, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Food pairings: Freixenet’s Cava and other wine

Posted on August 20, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Recently I spent several days exploring Spain’s Cataluña winemaking region. I learned about the region’s famous Freixenet Cava as well as many other beautiful wines being produced there. (This post is Part IV about the visit; other posts’ links are … Continue reading →

Posted in Cava, Food, Restaurants, Spain, Tempranillo, Travel | 3 Comments

EXCELLENT: Two Ribera del Duero wines

Posted on July 20, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

I’ve enjoyed nearly every Spanish wine I’ve tried, and these two Tempranillos were just lovely. Wine has been made in the Ribera del Duero area for more than 2,000 years. Today, wines must be at least 75% Tempranillo in order … Continue reading →

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Hey, Kids!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

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Summer sippers: Easy-to-find white blends

Posted on July 12, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Earlier this week, I published a blog post about some outstanding white wines from Lodi. While they’re extraordinary, they aren’t easy to find, and most people will need to order them directly from the winemakers. This post will cover some … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Moscato/Muscat, Muscat Alexandria, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier | 2 Comments

Five Outstanding White Wines from Lodi

Posted on July 7, 2014 by The Frugal Wine Snob

Lodi, pronounced “LOW-dye,” has become a winemaker’s paradise, with 750 winegrowers farming nearly 100,000 acres of wine grapes. In 1998 Lodi had only 10 wineries, and today the number has increased to 77. With about the same number of different … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberino, California, Garnacha Blanca, Gewurztraminer, Moscato/Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musquee, Uncategorized, Viognier | 1 Comment