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Article: Drink to Africa's Health
On Sunday, May 6, the Charles Krug-Peter Mondavi Sr. Family Winery will host a benefit wine auction and concert. Proceeds will go to the Foundation...
Article: Premiere Napa Valley 2012 in Photos
Premiere Napa Valley 2012 took place on February 25 at the Culinary Institute of America's Greystone Campus in St....
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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,...
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...
Article: How to Make Mulled Wine
I always liked the thought of mulled wine. A warm, inviting kitchen on a cold day. An overstuffed chair near the fireplace in a ski lodge. The smell of “Christmas spices,” citrus and fruity red...
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...
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...
Article: How to Start a Wine Collection: Part 2 - Research, Plan, Buy
To make sure your wine cellaring results are as good as possible, plan your approach carefully. Here are the steps I would recommend taking when building a wine...
Article: “Strong Victory for Organic Winemakers” is a Loss for Consumers and Common Sense
Let me be clear. I have no general issues with organic foods or wines made from organically- grown grapes. In fact, I believe many of the best wines made today are derived from either...
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 ...
Article: The Search for the Oldest Bottle from Charles Krug Winery
Charles Krug Winery is continuing their search for the oldest bottle in existence from that winery. They would like you to check your cellar, your attic and your grandma’s h...
Article: A Good One Day Napa Valley Itinerary for First Timers
Last Saturday I led a group of five friends on a wine-tasting trip through Napa Valley. I always enjoy doing that. It’s an added treat when the people haven’t spent much tim...
Article: Experiencing Carnivale du Vin 2011
Carnivale du Vin is an annual event which centers around a chartity auction. The...
Article: Boudin & Beer (and Wine) in New Orleans
Boudin & Beer was a pre-event for
Article: Research: Wine Consumption Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Resveratrol Aids Metabolic Processes
Today’s medical research news is bad news and good news bad news. Separate research exposes more dangers for women who consume alcohol and...
Article: Wines that Age Well - An Overview by Variety and Region
Whether you are stocking a wine cellar for bottle-aging wine or just shopping the “old and rare” section of your favorite wine shop, there are a few things you should...
