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CategoryEnjoy the Taste of Mendocino this Saturday in SF
There are fabulous wines in Mendocino County, well worth the drive from the Bay Area. But we can’t always spare the time to get up there. ..
Two J Vineyards Sparkling Wines Reviewed: Cuvée 20 and Brut Rosé
J Cuvée 20 Brut NV Russian River Valley 90 12.5% 750ml $38
This straw-colored J Vineyards sparkling wine shows its even mix of red and wh..
The Rise of Alsace Pinot Noir and Six Reviews
For decades, Alsace has been, for all intents and purposes, a white wine region. The distinctive characters of Alsace Riesling, Pinot Gris..
Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay: Anniversary Releases & Some History
Napa Valley and its wines are so successful—and have been for decades—that it’s easy to forget how far the area has come from the 1960’s a..
Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon Comes to San Francisco
Last year, at about this time, I was touring bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. One of my visits was with Bulleit at their historic Stitzel..
10 Byron Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Reviews plus Byron History
In 2014, Byron changed directions to focus on vineyard-designates, primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, from the top sites of Santa Barbar..
Luce della Vite New Releases and New Property
On April 27, I attended a lunch with new Luce technical director, Stefano Ruini and tasted through a number of past and current releases. ..
2014 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon & 2015 Chardonnay
2014 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 93 14.5% 750ml $75
This five-variety, Napa Valley blend is showing beautifully. Aromas ..
Pairing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with Mexican Food
While we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the United States today, our friends in New Zealand are raising a glass to Sauvignon Blanc. Those..
2014 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily made from estate fruit coming from the hilly vineyard blocks near the winery, in the..