I always have mixed feelings about Labor Day weekend. The last few years, our friends and neighbors have hosted a Labor Day Cookout. They always throw one heck of a party. But, at the same time Labor Day heralds the end of the summer, my favorite season of the year. Well, at least we go…
#Cabernet Day – In Words and in Deeds
Yesterday was #CabernetDay – a worldwide celebration of the Cabernet grape ( you do know there’s another Cabernet beyond his royal highness Cabernet Sauvignon, right?- there’s also Cabernet Franc) . It’s a chance to get together with friends and kick it with some Cab! Since there’s hashtag you can also kick it with your friends…
Lompoc Wine Ghetto;Central Coast Wine Touring-Day 2
A Day in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto!
2009 JC Cellars Landy Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel:Wine Of The Week
The 2009 JC Cellars Landy Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel is my Wine of the Week (“WoW”) for August 19th-August 25th. The Winery JC Cellars is an award-winning urban winery located in Oakland, CA. Jeff Cohn is the winemaker and president. His wife Alexandra Cohn is the CFO. The winery was founded in 1997. Earlier this month, JC Cellars announced…
T.G.I.F. Bubbly – German Gilabert Penedès Brut Nature Rosat
Looking for a great Sparkling Rosé? Look no further! This is a seriously good Rosé Cava…
Wine Words Demystified: Fortified
What does Edgar Allan Poe’s dark classic – “The Cask of Amontillado” have to do with fortified wines?
2006 Seghesio Omaggio-Wine Of The Week
Looking for a great California Super-Tuscan? Look no further than Seghesio’s Ommagio!
Jerk Turkey Burgers With Mango Slaw – #SundaySupper with @SchlossiWines
I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have a glass of wine with dinner! It’s a nightly ritual for my wife and I, who are both ardent wine lovers. So much so that we typically decide which wine we’re in the mood for, THEN we decide what to eat (I suspect most folks do…
Wine Words Demystified: Bâttonage
The Old-World wine-making technique of bâttonage is explained (video)
Wine Of The Week – 2010 La Follette Sangiacomo Chardonnay
My Wine of the Week (“WoW”) for August 5th-August 11th is the 2010 La Follette Sangiacomo Chardonnay The Winery La Follette is a small Sonoma County winery specializing in producing small-lot Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Additionally, they also produce a Pinot Meunier, a grape you don’t find bottled as a single varietal very often. The winery is…