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There’s a new battleground. Folks are choosing sides and sneering at the opposition with a passion usually reserved for sports rivalries. ..

Founded in 1986, J Vineyards and Winery has always provided high-quality wines that reflect their AVA and vineyards. And, while not inexpe..

What does Arizona call to mind for you? I think about Spring Training, national parks, Taliesin West, hot weather, deserts, cacti, and goo..

Claude Taittinger, who headed Champagne Taittinger from 1960 through 2005, established Domaine Carneros 31 years ago to produce traditiona..

U.S. wine exports for 2018 valued $1,457 billion in 2018, according to just-released reports based on U.S. Commerce Department data. While..

Amici Cellars is a Napa Valley-based winery. They make Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines include ..

The nose of this ruby-toned wine is a rich melange of berr..

Today, we take a look at a few California Cabernet Sauvignon wines under $20. Most wine enthusiasts love drinking luxury wines, whether th..

Almost two years ago, I took a flyer on a crowd-funded, product in development. The idea was similar to one I’d had myself previously, a w..

Lodi has come a long way as a wine region since establishing its Winegrape Commission in 1991. Its past decade has been particularly impre..