Author: Napa Reserva

Wines of Bairrada, Portugal

Bairrada is a small wine province situated just south of the famous Porto region and in the north-central area of Portugal, it is the westernmost sub-region in the administrative province of Beiras. The area is renowned for its...

Wine making process, some science but mostly art

Harvest Grapes ripen! a very excited time of the year as everyone gear themselves ready.  As excited as everyone can be, on the other hand, the winemakers aren’t exactly jumping up and down.  This is a very critical...

Food pairings with Oaky California Chardonnay

If you have tried wines before, you have likely tasted Chardonnay.  Chardonnay is a grape varietal first made popular from a small region Chablis, in northwest of burgundy, just under 100 miles from Dijon.  Being a very adaptive...

Wines of Duoro, Portugal

The Valley of Douro is a northern wine region of Portugal primarily associated with Port wines. Taking its name from the River Douro, it is located upstream from the famous wine region of Portugal. Port is an important...

Wines of Pfalz, Germany

Neighboring French Alsace and Rheinhessen, Pfalz is the second largest wine region in Germany, and one of the most important contributors to Germany’s global recognition in the wine industry. Shaped as a rectangle, Pfalz is a narrow piece...

Wines of Rheinhessen, Germany

Taking its name from the river Rhine and the Hesse state, Rheinhessen is the largest wine producing province in Germany.  Also known as “the land of a thousand hills”, the region’s scenery is dramatic and conservative, as it...

Wines of France

Wine-making in France dated back for centuries, for every region in the country there is a major grape or wine style that is only unique to that region – a classic example of terroir.  Ranked #1 in wine...

Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2007

  Tasted: Oct 2012 Not cheap at close to $200 bottle, rated 97+ and beautifully crafted. Joseph Phelps has long been a great name in Napa Valley Wine Country.  Its signature series: Insignia has been rated consistently in...

Wines of Greece

The blue Aegean waters that surround the many islands do sparkle; houses on the hillside overlooking the ocean seem to capture all of your senses.  Experiencing the food and wine of Greece is a passionate adventure and an...