What the difference between aerating a wine, and decanting a wine?
What’s Your Favorite Wine Tasting Region In California?
If you HAD to pick one wine-tasting region in California as your favorite, what would it be?
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…2008 Raventos i Blanc Cava L’Hereu Reserva Brut
This post is an “update” in that I blogged about the 2007 Raventos i Blanc Cava L’Hereu Reserva Brut last year (see below for link). That vintage also made my “Top 10 Sparkling Wines Under $20” list. So how’s the 2008 vintage? Before I get to that, now that I’m a Cava convert here’s the…
What Are The Best Types of Wines For Picnics?
Now that Memorial Day weekend upon us. And it’s widely considered to be the unofficial beginning of summer. And summer is primetime for picnics….well you get the picture. Here’s a list of the types of wines that will be a good match for picnic fare, along with some recommendations to get you started! 12 Most…
Wine of the Week: 2007 Breggo Syrah
Here’s an excellent example of a cool-climate Syrah!
Wine Words Demystified: Estate Bottled
What does the term “Estate-bottled” mean…and does it necessarily mean the wine is better?
#ChardDay Comparo – Four Chardonnays;One Winner!
What better way to celebrate the third annual #ChardDay than tasting Chardonnay from Australia, California, and Washington with friends!
Value Alert! Great Everyday Petite Sirah for $8!
If you’re looking for a Petite Sirah that’s a great value – look no further!
Wine Of The Week: 2011 Dashe Cellars Vin Gris
How a Cali Rose saved me from the mediocrity of wine in the Dominican Republic…
Wine Words Demystified: Fermentation
You know the deal; the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials/technical jargon can be tossed around. I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases, thus – Wine Words Demystified! This week’s word/phrase is Fermentation According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: The process during grape fermentation whereby yeasts convert the natural sugar in…