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WINE
Keep those summer sparklers cool
John McDonald
8 years ago
How is it we can find two guys driving in a car but we can’t find and destroy armed convoys or...
WINE
Nonvintage sparklers provide consistent flavors
John McDonald
8 years ago
“I have drunk not to the clouding of my reason, but just so much that I can still surely...
WINE
Keep an eye on 2009 Bordeaux prices
John McDonald
8 years ago
As we expected, the highly touted 2009 Bordeaux prices are starting to soften. I read a flier...
WINE
Special Sauvignon Blanc reminds us of trip to Simi
John McDonald
8 years ago
Ain't the beer cold! Let’s jump right in with Pandemonium Red Wine 2012, from Fazeli, in...
WINE
Try a couple of headache-free reds
John McDonald
8 years ago
Dog days of summer? Not really! While Sandy was basking in air-conditioned luxury, I was “Sweatin...
WINE
Portuguese wines show some bargain prices
John McDonald
8 years ago
This week it will be three from Quinta da Aveleda in Portugal. I was introduced to them by Marie-...
WINE
Buy a train car load of terrific Napa Cabs
John McDonald
8 years ago
Interesting Fourth. Glad we’re all alive. Proper site selection allowed some to view the fireworks...
WINE
Comparing two CrossBarn Pinot Noirs
John McDonald
8 years ago
As promised, more of the Hobbs CrossBarn this week. Let’s start with the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay...
WINE
Veuve Clicquot may be dethroned as my go-to Champagne
John McDonald
8 years ago
What in the world is going on? The tragedy in Charleston, S.C., is unfathomable. Is this a hate...
WINE
Cognac, Armagnac have special rules
John McDonald
8 years ago
Try to read “From Jailer to Jailed” by Bernie Kerik, an interesting look at the policing...
WINE
Soave is a fine food wine and nice summer sipper
John McDonald
8 years ago
Sunday evening I went to a Cape Henlopen Theatre Academy presentation benefiting Broadway Cares...
WINE
We can’t ignore Rosé sparklers
John McDonald
8 years ago
RIP Beau Biden. Mr. Biden was a staunch Progressive, a good family man, served the country well,...
WINE
Nassau Valley Vineyards brings home two golds
John McDonald
8 years ago
As promised, this week brings more Rosé. First I would like to toss in a plug for Nassau Valley...
WINE
Wide variety of Rosé wines available at all price...
John McDonald
8 years ago
Hi folks, no homily this week, too many wines to review. Hey! I heard that sigh of relief. Recently...
WINE
Lighter wines match well with summer foods
John McDonald
8 years ago
I heard Delaware has a $56 million revenue shortfall in the 2015 budget. Chez McDonald, when we...
WINE
Top-flight Rosés can indeed be found in the United...
John McDonald
9 years ago
Wow! The angst and drama from Bawlemore had me sampling wine like crazy this week. At what point...
WINE
Lock up some Caymus Vineyards 40th anniversary Cab
John McDonald
9 years ago
This week brought three more wine tastings and a plethora of “good buys” for youse guys and gals...
WINE
Wine tastings in full swing
John McDonald
9 years ago
This week was chock-a-block with wine tastings. I love this job! Let’s start with a couple of...
WINE
New wine, food and music festival looks promising
John McDonald
9 years ago
I just left an enjoyable meeting with some of the principal organizers for the first Annual...
WINE
Spring is wine tasting season at the beach
John McDonald
9 years ago
What a lovely weekend; early tulips, daffodils, jonquils and forsythia finally opened. Spring may...
WINE
Roanoke Island is home of the ‘Mother Vine’
John McDonald
9 years ago
Suzanne and Peggy have a valuable sale at Nassua Valley Vineyards, until Sunday, April 12. They are...
WINE
Ridge Zinfandels have large following
John McDonald
9 years ago
Recovered from St. Paddy’s Day festivities. We had a ball. Several requests on who sells Frank...
WINE
St. Patrick’s Day means time for beer and stout
John McDonald
9 years ago
Wow! Setting the clocks forward dispelled global cooling overnight. I’m staring out at all the yard...
Wine
Keep warm by trying new wines
John McDonald
9 years ago
We need to burn more fossil fuels. I’m freezing! I am doing my part if the Delmarva Power and...
Wine
New article covers Super Tuscans
John McDonald
9 years ago
When Dennis casually mentioned he was interested in “some of them there Eyetalian Tuscan blends,...
Wine
A weekend of family, food and great wine
John McDonald
9 years ago
True to plan, Vday and Bday went off without a hitch. We started Friday with the early arrivals,...
Wine
Enjoy schnitzel with a lovely Riesling Spatlese
John McDonald
9 years ago
Maybe you’ll be reading here on the cusp of or Valentine’s Day itself. Valentine’s Day is one of my...
Wine
Champagne can improve spatial memory - a bonus!
John McDonald
9 years ago
Who reading here would equate the term “good Muslims” with the “good Germans” during prewar and...
Wine
Earning Master of Wine status is rare
John McDonald
9 years ago
OPP, not the hip hop but the Mouton Noir Other People Pinot, is a delightful Pinot Noir from the...
Wine
Dry German Rieslings are top-notch
John McDonald
9 years ago
I’m writing this on Sunday while watching the football divisional championships. Initially this was...
Wine
Pairing wine and TV dinners? Not for me
John McDonald
9 years ago
As I sit here typing, I am still chuckling over a recent article. It was titled TV Dinner and Wine...
Wine
Three Pinot picks to start the new year
John McDonald
9 years ago
How about three Pinot picks that are delicious, ready to drink, have good QPR and are affordable to...
Wine
Australian wines have overcome hurdles
John McDonald
9 years ago
I’d like to start by wishing all a terrific New Year. 2014 was very interesting and exciting for me...
Wine
A few more sparklers for holiday toasts
John McDonald
9 years ago
Hope your holiday season is going along well. I’m writing this on Monday and I can assure all that...
Wine
Last-minute gift ideas for holiday guests
John McDonald
9 years ago
Here are a few ideas for last-minute holiday gifts for friends who might drop by unexpectedly. A...
Wine
Trust your own palate rather than critics' reviews
John McDonald
9 years ago
Daniel McCunny, communications manager at the Delaware Museum of Natural History, wrote that I...
Wine
Rather than ice, try frozen grapes to chill your...
John McDonald
9 years ago
Let’s start with a caveat emptor. Casa Lapostolle Clos Alpata Colchagua Valley 2010 continues a run...
Wine
Catchy, ditzy wine labels grab me every time
John McDonald
9 years ago
Hope all had a thankful Thanksgiving. This is the season of giving. Please choose wisely by going...
Wine
French sparklers are up in price
John McDonald
9 years ago
First Italy and Spain, last week Cali and this week I will be looking at France for sparklers for...
Wine
Sparklers go well with a holiday buffet
John McDonald
9 years ago
With the holidays fast approaching, I spent quite a bit of time at the sparkler tables in an...
Wine
Wines for the thrill of victory
John McDonald
9 years ago
I wrote this before the election had finished, so I’m unsure if it’s the thrill of victory or the...
Wine
Almost time for a question-and-answer column
John McDonald
9 years ago
I’m keeping with the same format of the past two weeks. Mostly regurgitating my notes from the...
Wine
More great wines from recent tastings
John McDonald
9 years ago
Very short intro today. I sampled at least 300 wines in the past month. So, I want to cover a lot...
Wine
Lots of big wines to sample at Gary’s tasting
John McDonald
9 years ago
As usual, Gary’s tasting was the bomb. This is a well-attended charity event. There were several...
Wine
Trefethen Reserve Cab and Halo are rare treats
John McDonald
9 years ago
Try to get over to Pemberton Historical Park, in Salisbury, Md. Saturday, Oct. 11, or Sunday, Oct...
Wine
Bogle and Duckhorn offerings available locally
John McDonald
9 years ago
Page two of the Philly tasting also includes a few samples I tried at another venue. I would be...
Wine
Well-made Chardonnay will improve in the cellar
John McDonald
9 years ago
Wednesday’s tasting organized by Vintage Imports in Philly was terrific. In addition to a wonderful...
Wine
Thinking ahead for holiday sparklers
John McDonald
9 years ago
In preparation for the rapidly approaching holidays, I am sampling sparklers. Came across Nicolas...
Wine
Find Valdo for a pleasant surprise
John McDonald
9 years ago
I’m not a big fan of Mr. Obama’s policies. After reading an article on the Obama wine cellar and...
Wine
Lula Brazil boasts diverse, well-chosen wine list
John McDonald
9 years ago
Lula Brazil is located in the former Cloud 9 property on Rehoboth Avenue. Jeff Reitz, one of the...
Wine
Beware the 2013 Grand Cru Chablis
John McDonald
9 years ago
Following is a brief lead-in to a review by George Feaver, which I modified to reflect Rehoboth. “...
Wine
Favorite Italian grape makes a comeback
John McDonald
9 years ago
Hasn’t this weather been glorious? I hope it is not a harbinger of a cold winter. Anyone else...
Wine
Critics find much to like in 2010 Baroli
John McDonald
9 years ago
Hi folks, lots of info this week so no commentary. Field Recordings Huerhuero Vineyard Petite Sirah...
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Find a critic whose picks suit your palate
John McDonald
9 years ago
Jean-Baptiste Say is known for Say's Law, which tells us that real demand can only come from...
Wine
Malbec used to be a famous French wine
John McDonald
9 years ago
Hugo Schulz first described hormesis in 1888, wrote Bill Bonner recently. “I am coining Hormegeddon...
Wine
Great wines that won’t flatten wallet
John McDonald
9 years ago
Are we going to join in another war to get the economy going? I certainly hope not. The world is in...
Wine
Several of my picks were home runs at Zachys Auctions
John McDonald
9 years ago
I would like to recommend two good summer reads. Tim Geithner’s “Stress Test” is a bit difficult in...
Wine
The right Rosés make fine summer sippers
John MacDonald
9 years ago
I had a bang-up Fourth. Busy at Grove Market, house full of family and a couple of outdoor grilling...
Wine
Moscato rides hip-hop hits to become third-most...
John McDonald
9 years ago
Best to all for a wonderful 4th. Try to reflect on the underlying principles written in the...
Wine
White Graves need air time before drinking
John McDonald
9 years ago
Thought I’d answer some requests this week. Jane asked, “Why don’t you write about White Graves?”...
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