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Article: I Want Mour(vedre)

Mourvèdre is like a middle brother. It’s not big and strong like Syrah. Syrah exudes power, even when Auntie Viognier pins a little white fl...

Also labeled: Biodynamic, Grenache, Paso Robles wineries, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sonoma Wineries, Syrah, Viticulture

Article: 2009 Pride Mountain Vineyards Syrah Sonoma County

Pride Mountain Vineyards sits atop Spring Mountain. Both the winery and it’s vineyards straddle the Napa-Sonoma County line. In fact, Pride has two separate production facilities, two sets of b...

Also labeled: Napa Valley wineries, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sonoma Wineries, Syrah

Article: Delicious Bites and Sips from the ZAP Epicuria Food and Wine Pairing Evening

When sommeliers talk about wines that pair well with food, Zinfandel doesn’t usually make the top ten list. Nonetheless, there are many foods for which it’s a great...

Also labeled: Food, Lifestyle, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Pork, Red Wine, Restaurants, Sonoma Wineries, Wine Tasting Events, Zinfandel

Article: 2006 Yorba Syrah Shake Ridge Vineyards Amador County

Zinfandel is the wine most associated with the Sierra Foothills AVA. 40% of the red wine grapes planted in that region are Zinfandel. Cabernet Sauvignon is second in acreage at just 11%....

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Syrah, Wine Reviews

Article: 2009 Fisher Vineyards UNITY Cabernet Sauvignon

Fisher Vineyards is best known for closely connected to a specific place. The Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon, Lamb...

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Restaurants, Sonoma Wineries, Wine Reviews

Article: 2009 Black Sears Estate Zinfandel Howell Mountain

Black Sears is a Howell Mountain vineyard and winery. Its owners, Joyce Black and Jerre Sears purchased...

Also labeled: Famous Winemaker, Napa Valley wineries, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine Tasting Events, Zinfandel

Article: 15 Wine Events for Friday through Sunday, January 20 - 22, 2012

We've had beautiful weather for months it seems. Now, it's finally getting cold and a trifle damp. That has me feeling crabby. Dungeness crabby to be exact. Wineries appear to be feeling it...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Italian Varieties, Lifestyle, Lodi Wineries, Mendocino County Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Sonoma Wineries, White Wine, Wine Tasting Events, Cabernet Sauvignon

Article: Get Ready for ZAP! 2012, January 26 - 28

ZAP!, the annual festival that celebrates Zinfandel wine, will be painting the town purple January 26 -...

Also labeled: Lifestyle, Lodi Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Red Wine, Restaurants, Sonoma Wineries, Wine Tasting Events, Zinfandel

Article: 2010 Donati Family Sorelle per Sempre Central Coast Unoaked Chardonnay

Donati Family Vineyards produced their first wines from the 2003 vintage. Much of the fruit comes from their own vineyard in the...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Paso Robles wineries, White Wine, Wine Reviews

Article: 20+ Wine Events for the Weekend, January 13 - 15, 2012

Now that all the New Year's hoopla is over and the consequent hangovers are past, Northern California wineries are celebrating winter. Those wineries that don't have snow — and most d...

Also labeled: Art, Chocolate, El Dorado County wineries, Food, Italian Varieties, Lifestyle, Lodi Wineries, Mendocino County Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Sonoma Wineries, Viticulture, White Wine, Wine Education, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism

Article: 09 Meiomi Pinot Noir, 09 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir and 08 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Yesterday I reviewed three...

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Wine Reviews

Article: Kick Off the New Year with these Wine Events this Weekend

This weekend is actually a little quiet due to remaining bowl games, lingering fatigue and New Year's resolutions involving abstinence. So, you can ease your way into 2012. Frankly,...

Also labeled: Art, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lifestyle, Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Sonoma Wineries, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism

Article: 7 New Year’s Resolutions for Expanding Your Wine Horizons

New Year’s resolutions are often made but rarely kept. They are usually positive goals we create to improve ourselves or our lives. But resolutions frequently involve stopping behavior that...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Italian Varieties, Lifestyle, Livermore Valley Wineries, Lodi Wineries, Merlot, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Pinot Noir, Pork, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, White Wine

Article: 10 Big Wine Events to Look Forward to in Early 2012

As many people are looking forward to a spending this weekend at home with family and friends, there aren’t a lot of wine events. So, with the New Year just around the corner, this...

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado County wineries, Food, Grenache, Lifestyle, Livermore Valley Wineries, Lodi Wineries, Mendocino County Wineries, Merlot, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Riesling, Rosé, Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, Santa Lucia Highlands wineries, Sierra Foothills Wineries, Sonoma Wineries, Syrah, White Wine, Wine Education, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism, Zinfandel

Article: 23 California Sparkling Wines for Your Holidays — and All Your Other Days Too

I was going to title this article, “New Year’s Resolution: Drink More Bubbly.” But I didn’t want you to get the idea that you should wait until New Year’s Eve to...

Also labeled: Chardonnay, Lifestyle, Mendocino County Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Pork, Red Wine, Rosé, Sonoma Wineries, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Winemaking, Zinfandel

Article: The Six Wines I’m Bringing to Thanksgiving Dinner

There’s a lot of hoohaw every year over which wines pair well with Thanksgiving dinner. Personally, I don’t worry about it too much. With the extreme range of foods served, five ...

Also labeled: East Bay wineries, Food, Fortified Wine, Lifestyle, Mendocino County Wineries, Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Pork, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sonoma Wineries, Sparkling Wine, Syrah, Value, White Wine, Zinfandel

Article: Experiencing Carnivale du Vin 2011

Carnivale du Vin is an annual event which centers around a chartity auction. The...

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chocolate, Famous Winemaker, Food, Lifestyle, Napa Valley wineries, Pinot Noir, Pork, Red Wine, Restaurants, Sonoma Wineries, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Personalities, Wine Tasting Events

Article: 2009 Voss Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley

Napa Valley is home to dozens of excellent Sauvignon Blanc wines. The grape ripens fully there in most years. Napa Valley’s winemakers can choose when to harvest based on the fruit character and level of acidity they prefer, rather...

Also labeled: Napa Valley wineries, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Wine Reviews

Article: 2007 Laurier Pinot Noir Los Carneros

About Laurier wines Laurier is one of more than a hundred brands within Bronco Wine Company’s...

Also labeled: Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Wine Reviews

Article: 10 Entertaining Wine Events for September 24 - 25, 2011

While the...

Also labeled: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chocolate, El Dorado County wineries, Famous Winemaker, Food, Fortified Wine, Lifestyle, Lodi Wineries, Merlot, Napa Valley wineries, Paso Robles wineries, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Rhone varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, Sierra Foothills Wineries, urban wineries, White Wine, Wine Tasting Events, Wine Tourism, Zinfandel
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