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Article: Highlights from the 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Tasting

The 2012

Article: Spotlight on the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA was established in 1991. Commercial wine grape cultivation there started in the early 1970’s. Today, there are 45 vineyards and just o...

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: Boudin & Beer (and Wine) in New Orleans

Boudin & Beer was a pre-event for

Article: The Best of 2011 Rhone Rangers SF Wine Tasting

Sunday, I attended the Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting at Fort Mason in San Francisco. I got there just a few minutes after noon for the trade tasting and stayed through consumer...

Article: 2008 Pisoni Pinot Noir Pisoni Estate Santa Lucia Highlands

For many years now, the Pisoni Vineyard has been the standard-bearer of Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Is it because of the...

Article: Tasting Wine at Caymus Vineyards in Napa Valley

Caymus Vineyards is one of Napa Valley’s best-known wineries. Its fame comes not from a fancy tasting r...

Article: Top Wines from the 2010 Pinot Days Grand Tasting

The 2010 Pinot Days Grand Tasting was held on June 27 at Fort Mason in San Francisco. More than 212 wineries were on hand pouring their Pinot Noir wines. I would be surprised if there were...

Article: 2007 Sequana Pinot Noir Sundawg Ridge Vineyard, Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Wine can be fickle. You never really know exactly what you’re going to get when you open a bottle, even if you’ve tried the wine before. Wine changes over time. It tastes and smells different depending on the temperature, humidity and the glass you...

Article: 2008 Paraiso Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

I first tried this wine during a tasting room survey of the Santa Lucia Highlands. I tasted several very good wines that day. However, the 2008 Paraiso Pinot Noir Santa...