More on the prominence of petit verdot in a moment. The professional panel of judges for the Governor's Cup competition reviewed more than 490 entries, commenting on each wine’s appearance ...

Single varietal Petit Verdot that goes great with real Swiss Gruyere cheese, we review the Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Napa Valley Petit Verdot Lot 106. Petit Verdot from Napa Valley, California.

cabernet franc and petit verdot – but always some; these are informally called Left Bank, meaning they come from the left (or western) bank of the Gironde River, and merlot/cabernet franc–dominant if ...

Over the last ten years Chile has gone from a minor player in the global wine industry to become the fourth largest exporter: 230 million gallons going to 131 countries, with China its major importer.

High elevation gives these hill-grown estate vineyard wines distinct, crisp characteristics ... cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot blend; it benefits from the hill’s volcanic soils, resulting ...

Terroir is a powerful controller of the perceived enjoyment of wine, independent of the sensory characteristics of the wine itself. For traditionalists, such an approach will be anathema — it ...

Reverse Wine Snob reveals all the top value picks ... Varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot blend ...

Any good-quality white wine can be used for cooking. Don’t discount off-dry styles, which add a lovely complexity to savoury dishes. Use white wine to marinate pale meats such as pork or poultry ...

Melissa has been writing in the food and wine industry for more than a decade. She contributes to local and national publications as a California Wine Appellation Specialist, with certification ...

Any good-quality red wine can be used for cooking. Red wine can be used to marinate red meat and game dishes, and is essential in many stews, braised dishes and casseroles. It works well with many ...

Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week. I tried this wine club and have to say the hit rate of solid wines was extremely high for my moderately experienced palate.