Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly stands out—whether for its singular character, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is a golden gem: the 2023 Yorba Greco di Oro from Shake Ridge Vineyard. This is a wine that tells a story of reinvention—of how a family…
Tag: California wine
Falanghina and Lagrein from California? Of course! #WinePW
I salute the winemakers who are making rut-busting wines from lesser known grape varieties. You should too. Now get out there and taste something new!
A Taste of Fields Family Wines
From time to time I receive samples from wineries. It’s mostly been from large wineries represented by public relations firms. So it was a bit of a surprise when I received an email out of the blue from Ryan Sherman, Winemaker for Fields Family Wines, asking if I would mind if he sent over some…
Rut-Busting Wines For New Cooking Adventures #SundaySupper
Admit it. You’re in a wine rut. Regardless of whether you enjoy wine with a meal, as a cocktail, or both, you don’t stray too far off the beaten path. You cling to your handful of favorites like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel or Moscato. Do you know there are over 10,000 varieties of…
Wine Of The Week – 2011 Ridge Lytton Estate Rosé
Ridge Vineyard makes a dry Rosé, and it’s outstanding!