Ah, the dilemma of buying wine for a large group of people. You really can’t justify purchasing something expensive, partly because infrequent wine drinkers probably won’t appreciate it and partly because you want to save it for yourself. On the other hand, you don’t want to come across as being too cheap, especially if that […]

The barbeque season is in full swing, and choosing the proper wine to serve with grilled foods is a key element in maximizing the enjoyment of your meal. Selecting a wine requires you to consider two simple, but important things: what type of food is being prepared and what’s the dominant flavor? Lighter foods such […]

I think it’s always a good idea to consider quality allowances for startup wineries. I usually give them at least two to three years to make adjustments before I raise my expectation level in terms of the style and taste of the wines they’re producing. This certainly isn’t the case with Blaine’s Dakota Creek Winery, […]