Did you know it always takes 6 turns by hand to loosen the wire cage( a muselet) on a bottle of bubbly?
Wine of the Week – 2005 Kendall-Jackson Stature Meritage
Kendall-Jackson not only makes the iconic Vintners Reserve Chardonnay that is a staple of the White House. They also make this super-premium Bordeaux-style wine that is fabulous!
Celebrating Family Heritage #SundaySupper Food and Wine Pairings
How to pair diverse cuisine from around the world with wine without really trying!
T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like…N.V. El Xamfra Cava Mercat Brut Nature
Here’s a Cava that drinks like Champagne at a fraction of the cost. Highly recommended!
Wine Words Demystified – Decant
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?