We humans are creatures of habit. Too often, our wine choices are cab, cab, cab, chard, pinot and cab. We can easily miss out on wineâs amazing diversity.
This week, weâll try to explore different red wines, with a hat tip to Hugh Johnson, who features âIf you like this, try thisâ in his annual pocket wine guides.
Letâs start with those cabernets. If you like Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon, try Washington stateâs. They can be ripe, plush and complex, and may save you a few dollars compared with the Napa versions. If you canât afford Napa cabernet, look to Paso Robles, Lodi or Sonoma Countyâs Alexander Valley for top-notch cabs at more reasonable prices.