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CategoryNew Zealand Pinot Noir – Four New Releases
There’s a “Day” for dozens of grape varieties and many wine regions as well. But New Zealand now celebrates an entire wine week, and well ..
Wines below $13 Can be Delicious and Educational
Drinking inexpensive wine is easy on the wallet. You can also learn a lot by drinking wines below $13. But, you have to choose carefully.
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A Taste of Utopia in Willamette Valley
Many people have told me the Willamette Valley is utopia. Some of them live there, the others aspire to. On my last trip to the area, I vi..
One Market Restaurant Honors African-American History Month with Superb 4-Course Menu
One Market Restaurant in San Francisco is celebrating African-American History Month throughout February with a special four-course, prix ..
McMinnville Wine & Food Classic Wine Competition 2020
I judged wine for the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic competition on January 11. It’s a good competition. Only Oregon-produced wine is eli..
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Chardonnay Round-Up – 10 Reviews
I’ve had quite a few Chardonnay on my tasting table over the past few months. This article is a round-up of good to excellent Chardonnay w..
Chalk Hill Estate Wine – Seven Reviews
Chalk Hill Estate wine primarily comes from their vineyard in central Sonoma County. The winery releases about 16 bottlings annually. Four..
St. Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews
Here’s a look at some current releases of St. Helena AVA Cabernet Sauvignon, and a couple of whites for good measure. The reviews are base..
Ehlers Estate – Chats with the Winemaker, plus Reviews
Ehlers Estate is one of the excellent, historic vineyards in the St. Helena AVA. The winery’s name is an homage to Bernard Ehlers who boug..
St. Helena AVA — What Everyone Should Know
Where is the St. Helena AVA?
The St. Helena AVA is in the northern half of the Napa Valley AVA, centered around the town of St. Helena. T..