what's new?
(March 6, 2010) - If you sense warmer weather coming along, then try preparing with today's wine recommendation.
(March 1, 2010) - Needing a month off, David did not host a tasting in February. However, there are some notes on the Monthly Tastings page from a dinner at Ali & Andy's.
(February 25, 2010) - Two red wine values today, and both are from South America.
(February 18, 2010) - Bordeaux today, but this one is white.
(February 16, 2010) - David posts a soft, easygoing Washington Merlot.
(February 15, 2010) - Red wine value from Portugal on the recommendations page today.
(February 9, 2010) - Bubbly wine from New Mexico today. Made from Pinot Noir, and bottle fermented.
(February 7, 2010) - California Zinfandel on the W.R. page today.
(February 2, 2010) - Next up from David is another Italian value, this time in a red.
(January 30, 2010) - Sauvignon Blanc, from northeastern Italy, now on the wine recommendations page.
(January 18, 2010) - David will be on a vacation to Ecuador for a while, so to hold you over, he's posted two wine recommendations.
(January 16, 2010) - Results from the Barolo Battle have just been posted to the Monthly Tastings page.
(January 11, 2010) - David posts an excellent value in California Cabernet.
(January 9, 2010) - Tasty domestic sparkler on the wine recommendations page today.
(January 5, 2010) - If your New Year's resolution is to drink more French wine, then you are in luck. David's first wine recommendation this year is French, and only $12.
(December 28 ,2009) - Yes, we are in the beginning of winter, and there is snow on the ground in Providence, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a tasty New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Like the one David just posted.
(December 21, 2009) - Today's wine recommendation is red, Spanish, and less than $10!
(December 19, 2009) - Notes from Wednesday's Zinfandel Battle are now up.
(December 15, 2009) - Tasty Tempranillo today on the W.R. page. It's a trifecta of Ts.
(December 13, 2009) - Two wine recommendations today. Both have Spanish names, but are from different countries.
(December 7, 2009) - For the benefit of new guest tasters at his monthly wine tastings, David has just posted some guidelines to help them understand what it's all about.
(December 6, 2009) - David posts a wine recommendation from Oregon. A tasty white, this time.
(December 2, 2009) - A Rhone type blend, soft and easygoing, on the W.R. page.
(November 29, 2009) - David posts tasting notes for a great red Bordeaux from Saint Estephe.
(November 27, 2009) - The pure taste of Grenache, for only $12, now on the wine recommendations page.
(November 24,2009) - Cheap Sauvignon Blanc on the wine recommendations page today . . . from Washington.
(November 23, 2009) - If you happened to have have purchased Chateau Cote de Baleau 1998 from Saint Emilion, then congratulations! It's a good wine. Read about it on the W.R. page.
(November 22, 2009) - Check out the wine recommendations page for notes on a tasty Italian white.
(November 17, 2009) - It's hard to beat Malbec from Argentina these days for value. Try the one David just posted.
(November 14, 2009) - This month's wine tasting was an around-the-world comparison of Cabernets. Tasting notes are now available.
(November 13, 2009) - Another great Spanish value on the recommendations page. This one is a Tempranillo from central Spain.
(November 11, 2009) - Today's wine is a dark, intense Monastrell value from Jumilla.
(November 9, 2009) - Expect David to post value wine recommendations from Spain in the near future, starting with today's.
(November 8, 2009) - Rhone Valley value on the W.R. page today.
(November 5, 2009) - David has tried at least six different wines since his last posting, but has come up empty on a new recommendation. None have been worthy. Where have all the good wines gone??
(November 1, 2009) - David begins November with a wine recommendation from Washington. Washington Merlot, that is.
(October 26, 2009) - David's next recommendation is also from Spain, and also only $10, but this one is a gutsy red.
(October 23, 2009) - Ever had a white wine made from the Godello grape? Whatever your answer, try the one David just posted.
(October 15, 2009) - David posts a friendly, value-oriented Gavi for everyday drinking.
(October 14, 2009) - Good value in a Napa Cabernet, today on the wine recommendations page.
(October 11, 2009) - Tasting notes from this month's d'Arenberg tasting are posted.
(October 9, 2009) - Today David recommends Allegrini's Amarone-for-the-poor bottling. Made with partially dried grapes!
(October 5, 2009) - It's David's birthday, so what better way to begin the day, than with Dom Perignon? Tasting notes on the W.R. page.
(October 3, 2009) - David just posted notes for a Tannat produced from high altitude vineyards in Argentina.
(Septmber 27, 2009) - The recommendations page has tasting notes on an outstanding Napa Cabernet David pulled from his cellar.
(September 16, 2009) - Ok, so rosé season is nearing its end, but not before David recommends one from South Africa.
(September 13, 2009) - Now on the monthly tastings page, notes from our gathering of unusual Italian whites.
(August 29, 2009) - Excellent Zinfandel, now on the W.R. page.
(August 26, 2009) - Just posted on the W.R. page, the another tasty rosé for the summer season. Drink them now!
(August 22, 2009) - Now on the wine recommendations page, one of the top three rosé wines this summer.
(August, 19, 2009) - Read about the very unusual wine tasting results on the "monthly tastings" page. This one was held at Ali and Andy's, and was also a celebration of our good friend Gilles.
(August 17, 2009) - The wine today is the cheapest recommendation David has ever posted. It's not terribly complex, but is certainly a refreshing summer quaff that's better than many wines twice its price. And it comes in a box!
(August 7, 2009) - Fresh, inviting Sauvignon Blanc from Chile, now on the wine recommendations page.
(August 6, 2009) - David keeps the rosé recommendations coming . . . he loves summer wines!
(August 2, 2009) - Tasting notes for a very good red blend from Argentina were just posted.
(July 30, 2009) - David just posted the tasting notes of an inexpensive white Bordeaux.
(July 27, 2009) - Two wine recommendations today . . . both are cheap, and good for the heat of July.
(July 20, 2009) - Inexpensive summer white from Spain . . . that is what's new on the recommendations page.
(July 17, 2009) - Results from the surprising "Albariño Scuffle" are now available.
(July 13, 2009) - Today's recommendation is a richer style of Rosé, from Calabria in Italy.
(July 10, 2009) - Another Sauvignon Blanc today, but this one is from Sancerre.
(July 5, 2009) - Often, the heat of the summer requires a Sauvignon Blanc to help revive the sun-baked soul. Check out today's recommendation for an excellent one.
(July 2, 2009) - Today on the W.R. page, a rustic Spanish red.
(June 30, 2009) - David posts notes for the second still rosé of this summer season.
(June 28, 2009) - Check out the Priorat on the wine recommendations page . . . it's a value, at least for a Priorat.
(June 22, 2009) - Tasting notes from the Mâconnais Showdown have been posted.
(June 19, 2009) - David just posted the notes of a outstanding single vineyard, small production California Syrah.
(June 17, 2009) - Astonishing Shiraz value on the W.R. page today!
(June 14, 2009) - Today's wine is also a rosé, but this one has bubbles in it.
(June 12, 2009) - We're entering the season for rosé wines . . . so take a look at David's tasting notes if you need one.
(June 9, 2009) - High quality northern Italian white wine on the W.R. page today.
(June 7, 2009) - Can't afford Vieux Telegraphe's regular Chateauneuf du Pape? Then try today's recommendation.
(June 4, 2009) - Today's wine recommendation is a small production, ripe Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley.
(May 28, 2009) - David is making up for the lack of wine recommendations this month by posting two today, a sparkling Chardonnay and a value red.
(May 17, 2009) - Tasting notes from the Cru Beaujolais Battle are now online, under the monthly tastings section.
(May 11, 2009) - After a long break, davidjohnhansen.com is back, with a value red wine recommendation from California.
(April 26, 2009) - Reader, if you have been wondering why there haven't been any new wine recommendations in a while, it's because David is in the middle of a move. Yes, the wine cellar is coming too.
(April 14, 2009) - Today's wine recommendation is no wimpy Merlot.
(April 12, 2009) - David must be itching for spring, because he's just recommended the second Sauvignon Blanc within a week.
(April 9, 2009) - David demonstrates that France is still a source for high quality, value reds. Today's W.R. is from Madrian.
(April 6, 2009) - Ready to have a sneak peak at a very good summer wine? Then try today's recommendation.
(April 4, 2009) - Uruguay! They make wine too! Read today's recommendation.
(April 1, 2009) - David just posted the tasting notes of velvety Chilean Carmenere.
(March 29, 2009) - The wine recommendation today is organic, white, and comes from Penedes.
(March 22, 2009) - Notes from the Barbera Battle are now up on the monthly tastings page.
(March 14, 2009) - David drinks his 36th birthday present from Ali & Andy . . . read about it on the W.R. page.
(March 12, 2009) - The inexpensive recommendations keep coming, this time with a California Petite Sirah.
(March 4, 2009) - Two wine recommendations today . . . David posts a red and a white, and both are cheap.
(February 28, 2009) - Excellent Italian value on the wine recommendations page today.
(February 21, 2009) - Can you believe that David has been hosting his monthly wine tastings for five years? Results from this anniversary tasting are now online.
(February 17, 2009) - David enjoys the Chilean wines made by Cono Sur as everyday quaffs. Readers should also know that they make some more distinct versions too, such as the Vision Pinot Noir. Check out the W.R. page.
(February 14, 2009) - The wine recommendation today is available at Eno in downtown Providence.
(February 3, 2009) - Luchador . . . it's a wrestler, and a wine on David's recommendations page.
(February 2, 2009) - Readers of davidjohnhansen.com should know that David is looking for value in this lackluster economy . . . like the Cotes du Rhone he just posted.
(January 30, 2009) - David recommends a Prosecco that's got a little more to offer than the ordinary Italian sparkler.
(January 28, 2009) - Today's wine recommendation is no blockbuster, but a good everyday domestic Syrah.
(January 15, 2009) - In only two weeks, David hosts yet another monthly wine tasting . . . the Sonoma Cabernet Clash.
(January 9, 2009) - davidjohnhansen.com's first wine recommendation of the year is a refined Spanish red.
(January 4, 2009) - David posts the notes from the last group tasting of 2008, the Carmenere Challenge.
(December 25, 2008) - Yummy Zinfandel value on the wine recommendations page today. It's also the Wine Spectator's number 10 wine of the year.
(December 19, 2008) - Read the W.R. page for notes on a delicious $12 white from Southern France.
(December 10, 2008) - Today, David recommends an excellent domestic bubbly with enough structure and flavor for your hearty holiday dinner table.
(November 23, 2008) - Notes from the Battle of the Priorat Reds have been posted.
(November 11, 2008) - The recommendations today are both excellent values. One is a South African red blend, and the other is an effusive Spanish white.
(November 9, 2008) - David posts a wine recommendation from the Alsace.
(November 1, 2008) - The first day of November brings two Aussie reds to the W.R. page. Both are great values.
(October 28, 2008) - The recommendation today is a tasty Malbec from Mendoza.
(October 26, 2008) - David takes his monthly wine tasting on the road! Read about it on the monthly tastings page (where else?).
(October 20, 2008) - Another Syrah today, this time from Santa Barbara.
(October 18, 2008) - Mmm . . . tasty Syrah from Chile. Check out the W.R. page.
(October 13, 2008) - Today's recommendation is a small production Napa Valley Cabernet.
(October 9, 2008) - David starts October with two wine recommendations, one from Paso Robles, the other, a Rhone Valley red.
(September 29, 2008) - Click on the monthly tastings page for notes regarding this past weekend's "Battle of the Cotes du Rhone Reds".
(September 25, 2008) - More value on the W.R. page, this time in a Napa Cab.
(September 23, 2008) - Two wine recommendations today . . . both are excellent values.
(September 14, 2008) - David posts the notes of a delightful Italian white wine to the recommendations page.
(September 7, 2008) - The wine today was a gift from Martyn, the complex 1990 Krug Champagne, and one of the best wines David has tasted this year.
(September 5, 2008) - Check out today's wine recommendation . . . this one was used to celebrate Kristin's "re-employment".
(August 31, 2008) - On this last day of August, David posts a Napa Valley Cabernet to the W.R. page.
(August 17, 2008) - Today's wine recommendation is a perfect accompaniment for a summer picnic.
(August 13, 2008) - No innocuous Italian whites for davidjohnhansen.com! The wine recommendation today is proof.
(August 11, 2008) - Excellent Shiraz/Viognier blend from Australia . . . on the wine page.
(August 8, 2008) - David sticks with Southern France for his second straight wine recommendation.
(August 5, 2008) - Tired of pairing rich seafood with buttery Chardonnay? Then try today's wine.
(August 2, 2008) - Fans of amazingly rich, perfumed Shiraz should not miss out on the wine recommendation today.
(July 28, 2008) - Today's wine is a dense, rich red value from the Toro region of Spain.
(July 26, 2008) - David posts the tasting notes from the Australian Chardonnay Showdown.
(July 21, 2008) - These are the days for refreshing white Bordeaux. Check out the one on the W.R. page.
(July 17, 2008) - David really loves Amarone. Kristin too, probably even more so. Read the wine recommendations page if you want to learn about the tasty one they just consumed.
(July 16, 2008) - For red wine drinkers on a budget, David posts two cheap, tasty reds.
(July 13, 2008) - Two more wine recommendations today, one is Italian, and the other is classic New Zealand.
(July 10 ,2008) - Loyal reader, read the W.R. page for another excellent $15 red value.
(July 7, 2008) - David posts two wine recommendations today . . . both are white, but there are few similarities beyond that.
(June 29, 2008) - Readers looking for notes on Oregon Pinot Gris should check out the monthly tastings page.
(June 24, 2008) - Today is a day to celebrate, and what better way than with vintage Champagne? Read about it on the wine recommendations page.
(June 10, 2008) - The wine today is a rich, Spanish red value. David got it at the New Hampshire state liquor store.
(June 2, 2008) - Napa Valley Cabernet. Kristin loves it, and there's a new one on the wine recommendations page.
(May 27, 2008) - Check out the $10 white wine value on the wine recommendations page. Great for summer!
(May 17, 2008) - Tasting notes from the "Brunello di Montalcino Brawl" are now available on the monthly tastings page.
(May 12, 2008) - Australia and Chile are both represented in today's posting on the W.R. page.
(May 10, 2008) - Tired of value Spanish reds on David's wine recommendation page? Unfortunately, there's no relief for you today.
(May 2, 2008) - Click on the wine recommendations page if you want to read about the finest wine David has tasted so far this year.
(May 1, 2008) - In honor of the beginning of May, David posts two Malbec wine recommendations.
(April 29, 2008) - Two wine recommendations today . . . one red, and one white, but both are cheap.
(April 27, 2008) - Click on the Monthly Tastings section to read about seven 95 point wines, tasted side by side.
(April 21, 2008) - The W.R. today is a focused, well-priced red from the Ribera del Duero.
(April 15, 2008) - For the forth time in a row, David posts a $15 wine value.
(April 14, 2008) - It's increasingly difficult to find a decent, value-oriented Pinot Noir these days. The one just posted to the W.R. page is a nice exception.
(April 13, 2008) - Readers looking for a hearty southern French red should check out the wine recommendation today.
(April 8, 2008) - David has two wine recommendations today . . . both are Italian, and both good values.
(April 5, 2008) - Spain is today's source of value red wine recommendation. This one is spicy, intriguing and only $12.
(April 1, 2008) - It's starting to get a little warmer outside, so in preparation for the upcoming summer, David posts a Sauvignon Blanc to the wine recommendations page.
(March 29, 2008) - The wine recommendation today is pink, full of bubbles, and is a good value.
(March 23, 2008) - Tasting notes from the "Battle of the Australian Red Blends" have been posted to the monthly tastings page.
(March 14, 2008) - Check out the Zin on the wine page . . . no surprise, it's from Ridge.
(March 6, 2008) - Today's wine recommendation packs a wallop, at nearly 16% alcohol.
(March 04, 2008) - David thinks you should drink more Malbec. Start with the new one on the wine recommendations page.
(March 1, 2008) - David posts three things today . . . monthly tasting results of the Washington Cabernet Clash, a Shiraz wine recommendation, and the new spring menu.
(February 23, 2008) - Spain is David's current favorite source for value reds. Try the $12 value on the W.R. page.
(February 17, 2008) - Click on the W.R. page for yet another great vintage of Kaesler's Rhone styled blend. Tasty!
(February 15, 2008) - For the first time, David posts a wine recommendation that uses the word "ham" as a descriptor.
(February 12, 2008) - David posts a cheap, easygoing Spanish Grenache to the wine recommendations page.
(February 7, 2008) - Fans of sparkling Shiraz will enjoy trying David's newest posted recommendation.
(February 4, 2008) - Regular readers of davidjohnhansen.com already know his affection for Beringer's Knights Valley Cabernet. If you don't understand (and even if you do), then read the wine recommendations page.
(January 30, 2008) - Today's wine recommendation is an intriguing value from Spain . . . for less than $20.
(January 28, 2008) - Need an inexpensive, food friendly red wine that isn't your common cheap, tasteless Merlot? Then click on the W.R. page.
(January 19, 2008) - Back from Hawaii, David makes sure his newest recommendation is an outstanding one.
(January 5, 2008) - David begins a two week vacation to Kauai, so there will be no regular wine recommendations for a while. But check in on the blog section for postings of other random thoughts.
(January 4, 2008) - David is getting over a small fight with the common cold, but can still sense enough to recommend an inexpensive Malbec that cuts through the mucus.
(December 22, 2007) - December monthly wine tasting notes were just posted.
(December 17, 2007) - David posts another single vineyard Malbec made under the La Posta brand.
(December 15, 2007) - Today's wine is an elegant style of Australian Shiraz, not a high-alcohol bomb.
(December 10, 2007) - Click on the wine recommendations page to read about a very good Grenache from Spain . . . that's only $15!
(December 4, 2007) - Evil. That's today's wine recommendation.
(December 2, 2007) - David just posted the results of November's "California Syrah Challenge".
(November 26, 2007) - Reader, if you enjoy a nice Cotes du Rhone, then try the recommendation just posted. It's an excellent value from Santa Barbara, and a blend of four Rhone Valley grapes.
(November 17, 2007) - David will be on vacation for a week, for a trip to London and Brussels. But do not worry, loyal reader, as you can still read his comments in the blog section.
(November 12, 2007) - The W.R. today is from the excellent 2005 vintage in Bordeaux.
(November 10, 2007) - Cheap! And Portuguese! That's what the wine recommendation today is all about.
(November 4, 2007) - Switching your clocks back allows you an extra hour to try today's wine recommendation.
(October 29, 2007) - Today's wine recommendation is an exceptional value from Chile. If you've never tried a Carmenere, then this is the one for you.
(October 21, 2007) - Readers interested in New Zealand Pinot Noir should click on the "monthly wine tastings" section.
(October 17, 2007) - Sancerre. It's good for you, and it's today's W.R.
(October 15, 2007) - Despite the silly name, today's wine recommendation is worth a serious try.
(October 14, 2007) - David posts the tasting notes of the Chateauneuf du Pape he had last night.
(October 12, 2007) - The W.R. today is a dark, extracted Malbec, and is less than $20.
(October 9, 2007) - The wine recommendations page has the Champagne David selected for his recent birthday celebration.
(October 1, 2007) - David thinks that Yalumba makes some excellent wines across many price points. Check out today's wine recommendation for a moderately priced Shiraz/Viognier blend.
(September 30, 2007) - David posts a wine recommendation for a cheap Loire Valley white.
(September 25, 2007) - Even casual readers of davidjohnhansen.com will notice that he's a fan of unoaked Chardonnay. Today's wine recommendation is more evidence of his Chardonnay preference.
(September 23, 2007) - If you click on the "menu" link, you can see what David is cooking these days.
(September 22, 2007) - The regular monthly tastings are now back from a summer break. Read about the results from the Rosé Battle.
(September 18, 2007) - David ends the streak of three consecutive French wine recommendations with a value-priced Italian white.
(September 11, 2007) - Click on the wine recommendations page to read the tasting notes of a beautiful Moulin A Vent.
(September 3, 2007) - Today's wine recommendation delivers freshness and intensity, from the French home of Sauvignon Blanc.
(August 29, 2007) - David opened up two bottles of red Bordeaux today, but only one was worthy of posting to the wine recommendations page.
(August 25, 2007) - The W.R. today is only $10, but exhibits no shortage of ripe fruit and refreshment. It's a great match for a scorching summer day like today.
(August 20, 2007) - David has decided to take another month off from the regular wine tasting . . . the summer has too many other things to keep him occupied. At least he has posted a wine recommendation today.
(August 17, 2007) - Read the W.R. page for another refreshing, flavorful Soave.
(August 15, 2007) - The wine recommendation today is an excellent way to cure a case of "wine envy".
(August 8, 2007) - David posts a Shiraz recommendation. This one isn't heavy or over the top, but offers plenty of complexity and flavor.
(August 4, 2007) - Argentina's signature grape is Malbec, and comes in many styles. The one David posts today is ripe and very juicy, but retains a background of wet, dark soil.
(July 31, 2007) - The last wine recommendation of the month is a crisp summer white from the Maconnais, always a great source for less expensive white Burgundy.
(July 26, 2007) - Today's wine recommendation is a focused combination of ripe fruit and real expression of where the grapes were grown.
(July 23, 2007) - David went over to Ali & Andy's place recently, to check out their new patio and pet their dog Miles. Click on the W.R. page to read about the special bottle of wine he brought along.
(July 21, 2007) - Readers wondering where this month's wine tasting results are should not worry. The tasting group is just having a break during the height of the New England summer. Rest assured that the monthly tastings will resume.
(July 19, 2007) - Click on the wine recommendations page for tasting notes of a hyper-rich Australian blend.
(July 16, 2007) - Semillon is one of the grapes in the blends of Sauternes and other white Bordeaux. In its pure form, it's also today's W.R.
(July 14, 2007) - David posts the tasting notes of a fine domestic sparkler. It's vintage dated!
(July 10, 2007) - If you lose your job, the best way to deal with the situation is to stop and relax with a fine Barolo . . . like the one just posted to the wine recommendations page.
(July 8, 2007) - Readers needing a solid, earthy red that's down right cheap should click on the W.R. page.
(June 26, 2007) - Dom Perignon is one of the world's greatest Champagnes. The 1996 is today's wine recommendation, and shows why this bottling deserves all the accolades it gets. If you've never had Dom, hunt down a bottle of this vintage.
(June 23, 2007) - Readers looking for a red to go with some summer barbecue should click on the W.R. page.
(June 21, 2007) - Think that all Soave is insipid and made by Bolla? Then try the newest wine recommendation.
(June 19, 2007) - David finally got off his butt and posted the tasting notes of the June "Battle of the Rhone Valley Whites" (plus two reds).
(June 18, 2007) - David is still working on updating davidjohnhansen.com with this month's wine tasting results. In the meantime, he posts a G.S.M. to the wine recommendations page.
(June 14, 2007) - Great value from New Zealand! Cabernet that shows the finesse of 10 years of age! Click on the W.R. page.
(June 13, 2007) - Had a difficult day at work? Stressed?? Then put down a few glasses of today's wine recommendation.
(June 10, 2007) - David is a fan of dessert wines from Australia. Today's recommendation is another by R.L. Buller & Son.
(June 8, 2007) - David posts the recommendation of a New Zealand wine that is a big step above the average Sauvignon Blanc.
(June 4, 2007) - New wine recommendation today . . . a red Bordeaux!
(May 29, 2007) - Click on the wine recommendations page for another tasty summer Sauvignon Blanc.
(May 28, 2007) - We are officially in the season for fresh, hot weather whites. Today's W.R. is a great example.
(May 25, 2007) - David posts a wine recommendation that's red, fruity, and full of bubbles.
(May 22, 2007) - Vacqueras is a place in France, and it's today's W.R.
(May 20, 2007) - Tasting notes from the Sicilian Showdown have just been posted.
(May 17, 2007) - Wine makes David feel good. Today's recommendation especially so.
(May 13, 2007) - If you click on the menu option to the left, you can see what David is cooking these days.
(May 12, 2007) - David is now back from Seattle, but his wine recommendation is from Spain.
(May 4, 2007) - David leaves for a conference in Seattle tomorrow. He'll be gone for nearly a week, so he leaves his readers with a wine recommendation to keep them occupied.
(April 30, 2007) - Today, David recommends a southern Italian red that should please the Zinfandel set.
(April 29, 2007) - David doesn't often recommend wines of South Africa. Today, he presents one worthy for its value and good Cabernet flavors.
(April 28, 2007) - Looking for a food friendly Italian red? One with solid character, and doesn't cost a fortune? Then click on the wine recommendations page.
(April 22, 2007) - Tasting notes from the Napa Valley Brawl, Part 2 have just been posted.
(April 21, 2007) - David is working on posting the results of the Napa Valley Brawl, Part 2. Until then, click on the wine recommendations page, and enjoy the pleasures of an excellent Malbec.
(April 19, 2007) - Sancerre. David likes it, especially the one he recommends today.
(April 17, 2007) - Seghesio is known for its Zin, and today's recommendation shows why.
(April 15, 2007) - Eno Fine Wines & Spirits just opened in downtown Providence. David suggests you visit, and say hello to Nick. The site has also been added to the links page.
(April 12, 2007) - Warning: today's wine recommendation may be too boldly flavored for some readers.
(April 11, 2007) - Today, David recommends a value red from Navarra.
(April 5, 2007) - New World fruit, combined with Old World earthiness. A good way to describe today's W.R.
(April 1, 2007) - The first wine recommendation of this new month is a white from the Rhone Valley. And it's cheap!
(March 26, 2007) - Today's wine recommendations are both by Yalumba, and both are great values. One red, and one white.
(March 21, 2007) - David posts the recommendation of a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Those looking to buy early for warm weather sipping should check it out.
(March 19, 2007) - Read about the results of the Petite Sirah Showdown (apologies to residents of Dorchester).
(March 17, 2007) - Nearly as good as the 2002, Beringer strikes again with its Knights Valley Cabernet 2004. Read about it on the wine page.
(March 12, 2007) - Cheap. That's the best way to describe today's wine posting.
(March 11, 2007) - David recommends an intense Spanish Grenache. The bonus is that it's only $12.
(March 7, 2007) - Readers uninterested in richly flavored Australian reds should stay away from today's wine recommendation.
(February 25,2007) - Results from Battle Rioja have been posted.
(February 8, 2007) - David is about to go on vacation for a week, so to keep his loyal readers happy, he's recommended a value Southern Rhone red.
(February 2, 2007) - The wine posting today is the best Cabernet that Beringer has to offer, and it's outstanding.
(January 27, 2007) - Cheap bubbly! It's good for many ailments, and it's today's wine recommendation.
(January 22, 2007) - David recently needed to make some room in his wine cellar. Read about how he did it in the "Monthly Tastings" section.
(January 7, 2007) - David's second wine of the year is modeled after Côte-Rôtie, is Australian, and is really tasty.
(January 3, 2007) - Ahhh . . . the Italians. They make some good wine. Today's recommendation is from Toscana.
(December 29, 2006) - Today's wine recommendation is just in time for the New Year's celebrations.
(December 24, 2006) - If you click on the "Menu" option to the left, you can view the new menu for Loft 606.
(December 15, 2006) - David posts a red blend from Chile . . . good depth of flavor, for not a lot of cash.
(December 10, 2006) - This month's group tasting results were just posted. The winner tasted of "ashtray".
(December 4, 2006) - Picpoul de Pinet. It's a grape, and it's today's wine recommendation.
(December 2, 2006) - Two recommendations today, both are Italian . . . one is cheap, the other a solid Barolo.
(November 26, 2006) - David has been away on vacation for the Thanksgiving holiday . . . he's sure that his readers have been anxiously waiting his return. Now back from his trip, he posts a value wine recommendation.
(November 12, 2006) - David posts the results of the Australian Cabernet Crackdown.
(November 6, 2006) - Today's wine is an unreal value. It's spectacularly rich, and impressively complex.
(November 5, 2006) - Showing much of the same intensity as the Private Reserve, but at a fourth the price, Beringer's Knights Valley Cabernet makes it on to the wine page.
(November 3, 2006) - Pol Roger's non-vintage Champagne is the subject of today's recommendation.
(October 29, 2006) - David recommends a very fine red Burgundy.
(October 21, 2006) - The monthly tastings page now shows the results of the Chianti Classico Challenge.
(October 17, 2006) - Today's wine recommendation is a very exclusive, nearly mailing list only Napa Valley Cabernet.
(October 12, 2006) - One of the richest wines David has tasted this year has been posted to the wine page.
(October 10, 2006) - A Brunello di Montalcino makes its way onto the wine page, also as a part of the extended birthday.
(October 8, 2006) - The great wines still flow in honor of David's birthday. Today's is an outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape.
(October 7, 2006) - David continued his birthday celebrations with a powerful, 16-year-old Champagne. Read about it on the W.R. page.
(October 3, 2006) - David's birthday is in 2 days. How does he begin his celebration? With Champagne, of course, and one he posts to the recommendations page.
(October 1, 2006) - David posts the results of the Côte-Rôtie Ruckus. Read about which wine smelled of "old hippie".
(September 23, 2006) - Yet another pretty, soft, easy drinking Italian white is worthy of David's recommendation.
(September 21, 2006) - Today, the wine recommendations page shows off an intense Australian red deserving of high praise.
(September 17, 2006) - David presents his fall menu.
(September 16, 2006) - David posts a value wine from Argentina. Drink it with something meaty off the grill.
(September 11, 2006) - Who ever asks for a varietal Cabernet Franc?? David does. Check out the wine recommendation.
(September 9, 2006) - Kristin usually hates Chardonnay. Read about one that she actually enjoys!
(September 5, 2006) - Gilles bought me a tasty bottle of Shiraz. Check out the tasting notes on the wine page.
(September 2, 2006) - David recommends another pretty white from Alois Lageder.
(August 23, 2006) - Last week, David posted tasting notes of Piper-Heidsieck's brut rosé Champagne. Nearly as memorable, is their regular non-vintage brut. It's also awesome for birthday celebrations.
(August 20, 2006) - David is overflowing with wine recommendations today.
(August 15, 2006) - Rosé Champagne. These two words in combination are a sure way to please David. Read the newest recommendation.
(August 12, 2006) - Results of the Sancerre Showdown are now available for your reading pleasure.
(August 8, 2006) - David's current recommendation is as good as many Australian reds priced 3 times as much.
(August 2, 2006) - Today's wine comes from the Languedoc, and is fantastic with grilled meats.
(July 30, 2006) - Think that all Beaujolais is thin and watery? Then take a look at the newest recommendation.
(July 27, 2006) - David enjoys unoaked Chardonnay in the summer. Ok, he enjoys unoaked Chardonnay anytime. There's a new one on the wine page.
(July 22, 2006) - After a string of mediocre vintages, the Jack London Cabernet from Kenwood is back on track. Read the notes on the recommendations page.
(July 17, 2006) - If you click over on "menu", you'll see the summer menu for Loft 606 (a.k.a David's apartment).
(July 12, 2006) - After much procrastination, David has finally posted the results of this month's wine tasting, the Battle of the Rosé Champagnes.
(June 27, 2006) - davidjohnhansen.com is your source for the inside scoop on the newest juicy, rich Shiraz.
(June 25, 2006) - Mmmmm. Rosé Champagne. This is a good day to celebrate.
(June 20, 2006) - It's loaded with freshness and fruit. It's Torrontes, it's inexpensive, and it's today's recommendation.
(June 17, 2006) - Gracie's, one of David's favorite restaurants, serves the non-vintage Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne by the glass. Take a look at the wine recommendations page for tasting notes on their top-of-the-line Palmes d'Or 1996.
(June 15, 2006) - Readers looking for regular tasting results this week will no doubt be disappointed . . . this month's tasting has been canceled.
(June 11, 2006) - Want to keep a nice buzz going all day? Try the mimosa strategy. It works for David.
(June 8, 2006) - David admires yet another value Spanish red.
(June 5, 2006) - David works for CVS/Pharmacy. Buying products at your local CVS location or at CVS.com will add to his shareholder value, and contribute to the continued excellence you have come to expect from this site.
(June 4, 2006) - David had some friends over last night. The recommendations page describes two excellent wines they had with dinner. One of them was "sexual".
(June 1, 2006) - Sancerre. It's a wine . . . it's a place. It's good on a hot, muggy summer day.
(May 24, 2006) - Beef? Bacon fat? Yes, these are in the descriptions of today's wine recommendation.
(May 23, 2006) - Notes about a flavorful Sauvignon Blanc have been posted. New Zealand, of course.
(May 19, 2006) - David attended a tasting of Spanish reds at Nick and Jenn's place. Read about it on the "other tastings" page.
(May 17, 2006) - Non-vintage brut. David likes them. Check out the recommendations page.
(May 14, 2006) - David isn't a big fan of "Cal-Ital" wines, but today's recommendation shows that there are always exceptions.
(May 11, 2006) - Notes from one of the most unimpressive monthly tastings have been posted, the South African Free-for-all.
(May 6, 2006) - Clicking on the middle yellow button at the bottom of this page will yield photos of David's recent vacation.
(May 4, 2006) - Check out the recommendations page for a bubbly that's a pleasure to drink.
(May 2, 2006) - After days of butchering the French language, David has returned from vacation. He's added a link to Kristin's new site.
(April 20, 2006) - David leaves for London and Paris tomorrow. No, he will not be able to update his site for over a week. For those who still crave his witty writings, just e-mail him.
(April 15, 2006) - Wonderfully old world, and with great character, the new Cabernet on the recommendations page is easy on the checkbook.
(April 13, 2006) - David has posted notes from the Washington Merlot Melee.
(April 11, 2006) - The spring menu for Loft 606 has been posted. David is keeping the gravlax on the menu until someone orders it.
(April 6, 2006) - Sauvignon Blanc strikes again.
(April 4, 2006) - Despite the silly name, David recommends a delicious South African red.
(March 30, 2006) - Tasting notes for a very good white Cotes du Rhone have been posted. Just in time for spring.
(March 25, 2006) - Sadly, David has Dom Perignon tastes on a Korbel budget.
(March 23, 2006) - Kristin compares the newest wine recommendation to The Edge.
(March 21, 2006) - For every wine David recommends, there is at least one other that is poorly made, insipid, or inexcusably unimpressive for the price. This site is hard work.
(March 19, 2006) - Ali and Andy first introduced David to Clos de los Siete last year. The newest vintage (reviewed on the recommendations page) is just as impressive.
(March 16, 2006) - Results from the Chilean Cabernet Challenge have been posted. There are a couple of surprises.
(March 14, 2006) - David posts tasting notes of an inexpensive, pleasant white Burgundy.
(March 12, 2006) - Who would guess that a McLaren Vale Shiraz would go so well with U2's "With or Without You"??
(March 9, 2006) - Anyone who knows David well knows his passion for Champagne. Today, he recommends a small production Blanc de Noirs.
(March 7, 2006) - Big thanks to Sarah for the newest wine recommendation.
(March 5, 2006) - davidjohnhansen.com is back . . . and although David has been away from the computer, he has still been busy tasting new wines. Thanks to the help of great friends, he can recommend a value Bordeaux.
(February 28, 2006) - David will be on a brief vacation for the next few days, and will be unable to update davidjohnhansen.com. For his readers looking for exciting new wines to try, he is deeply sorry for the inconvenience.
(February 25, 2006) - Sometimes, some of the best wines are ones given as gifts at dinner parties. Often, they have bubbles in them. Click on the wine recommendations page.
(February 21, 2006) - Think that all Riesling is sweet and comes with German on the label? Then try the newest wine recommendation. It's not much of a risk at this price.
(February 20, 2006) - David has been listening to too much Jay-Z. He thinks that he has 99 problems, but a bottle of wine ain't one.
(February 19, 2006) - David recommends the "entry" wine from the esteemed Numanthia-Termes winery. Claudine, Jonathan and Kristin give it a thumbs-up too.
(February 15, 2006) - Results of the Chateauneuf Shootout are available on the monthly tastings page.
(February 13, 2006) - David likes drinking wine. In addition to the complex flavors, aromas, and nuances of origin, the buzz it provides helps him to deal with the oppression.
(February 12, 2006) - The wine recommendations page features an inviting Sauvignon Blanc that's loaded with tropical flavors.
(February 10, 2006) - David posts an inexpensive Italian white, made from the Falanghina grape.
(February 5, 2006) - Never bashful about self-promotion, David is proud that this site now shows up in a Google search. He thinks he has hit the big time.
(February 3, 2006) - Sparkling wine . . . from New Mexico?? Read the tasting notes and give it a shot.
(January 31, 2006) - Try the earthy, distinctive Italian red that David just posted to the wine recommendations page. Stephen would like it.
(January 24, 2006) - David is unfazed by the lack of laudable wines he has tasted lately. He will continue to try new bottles, and post tasting notes of only the best and most commendable. He does this for his loyal readers.
(January 20, 2006) - David would like to thank Ali & Andy for reminding him about the newest wine recommendation.
(January 18, 2006) - A big fan of Schramsburg's vintage sparkling wines, David also recommends their non-vintage regular cuvée.
(January 12, 2006) - January's monthly wine tasting featured some full-throttle Zinfandels. Results can be found on the monthly tastings page.
(January 5, 2006) - David pours himself a glass of wine from a bottle opened a few days ago, only to find it unquestionably turning to vinegar. David contemplates the ephemeral nature of life.
(January 3, 2006) - At the top of the wine recommendations page is an inexpensive, toasty Malbec.
(January 2, 2006) - The odds randomly picking a bottle of Pinot Grigio, and getting an insipid, flavorless wine are extremely high these days. David's newest wine recommendation beats these odds.
(December 24, 2005) - The look of davidjohnhansen.com is all new. Most of the content is the same, except for the poll, and the little buttons down at the bottom, which David can't figure out what to do with. But they look cool.
(December 21, 2005) - David begins a complete redesign of this site. Change is good.
(December 17, 2005) - Regular readers of davidjohnhansen.com will no doubt recognize David’s current fascination with Spanish wines. The newest recommendation provides convincing evidence why this trend should continue.
(December 14, 2005) - Results of the Grenache Skirmish are now available.
(December 11, 2005) - If David wants to post two wine recommendations in one day, he will. You can't stop him.
(December 11, 2005) - David shows why there are few food and wine pairings as perfect as Muscadet and oysters.
(December 8, 2005) - Kristin has great taste in Cabernet. Specifically, $100 Cabernet. Read about it on the wine page.
(December 6, 2005) - Today David recommends a Zinfandel that is as good as most others that sell for twice the price.
(December 3, 2005) - Loft 606 presents its winter menu.
(December 1, 2005) - Need a refreshing, value-priced white? Click on the wine page.
(November 28, 2005) - One of the best wines David has tasted this year, the newest recommendation is Australian, immensely complex, and easy on the wallet.
(November 23, 2005) - Maddened by the introduction of Riedel's stem-less glassware, the "O" series, David considers devoting a page to the importance of stems on wine glasses, and the sad victory of fashion over functionality.
(November 21, 2005) - David recommends a California Syrah . . . and it's a great one.
(November 14, 2005) - If you click on the wine page, you can witness David's continued obsession with Sauvignon Blanc. This one's Italian.
(November 9, 2005) - David posts the results of the Napa Valley Brawl.
(November 5, 2005) - David's newest recommendation has become his house sparkler.
(November 2, 2005) - Read about what happens when Australia emulates the whites of France's Rhone valley.
(October 31, 2005) - The extreme heat of the Rhone Valley's 2003 vintage has produced some striking reds. David recommends one on the wine page.
(October 26, 2005) - A pernicious throat infection has kept David from sustained updates to davidjohnhansen.com. Appreciation of fine wine demands clear nasal passages, and unmitigated ability to swallow.
(October 24, 2005) - Due to unforeseen technical difficulty, davidjohnhansen.com has been on an unfortunate hiatus. Issues resolved, David offers up a value red, as well as October's group tasting results.
(October 2, 2005) - The fall 2005 menu is now available at Loft 606.
(September 28, 2005) - Consistency and value are the hallmarks of the newest wine recommendation.
(September 22, 2005) - In honor of Dad and Stephen's birthdays, David opens a Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Read about it on the wine page.
(September 20, 2005) - Ever tried an Australian Petite Sirah? Click on the wine page.
(September 19, 2005) - Yes, there's another Spanish wine recommendation. This one is white, however.
(September 13, 2005) - Results from the White Bordeaux Bash are now available.
(September 7, 2005) - The newest Spanish red David has posted is cheap.
(September 5, 2005) - David posts his first wine recommendation from South Africa.
(August 31, 2005) - The wine page has an rich Argentine red for you.
(August 29, 2005) - David contemplates adding a hit counter to the site . . . advertising revenue is sure to follow.
(August 23, 2005) - Try the fresh Sauvignon Blanc that David just recommended.
(August 21, 2005) - Think that the look of davidjohnhansen.com is too simple?? Tell it to the folks at Google.
(August 18, 2005) - David has become enamored with Spanish reds from the 2003 vintage. He describes a good one on the wine page.
(August 17, 2005) - Check out the wine page . . . there's a tasty white Cotes du Rhone.
(August 16, 2005) - In a very difficult decision, David chooses not to post a page entitled, "Why holding a wine glass by the stem isn't optional".
(August 10, 2005) - August group wine tasting posted, along with menu.
(August 9, 2005) - Posted an Australian white wine recommendation.
(August 5, 2005) - Response to davidjohnhansen.com is nothing but positive. David falls further and further in love with himself.
(August 4, 2005) - All 2004 group wine tasting results posted. Added an individual wine recommendation.
(August 3, 2005) - David considers adding "self-indulgent" to wording above.
(August 1, 2005) - Well, everything, since David just created this site mere moments ago.
