Sideway’s Miles Raymond said, “Let me show you how this is done. First thing, hold the glass up and examine the wine against the light. You’re looking for color and clarity. Just, get a sense of it.OK? Uhh, thick? Thin? Watery? Syrupy? OK? Alright. Now, tip it. What you’re doing here is checking for color…
What’s your number one favorite wine or your top 10? Do you prefer Sauv Blanc or Cab Sauv? Chard or Sparkling? Pinot Noir or Merlot? Zin or Petite Sirah? Or perhaps you like another blend? After tasting thousands of wines during 2006 from California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, The Chronicle was able to hone its…
I had the pleasure of tasting a bottle of 2003 Zinfandel from Barra of Mendocino the other night. Barra is a divison of Girasole Vineyards and all of Barra’s grapes are organically grown in the Redwood Valley Appelation. This vintage was 92% Zinfandel and 8% Petite Sirah with a Harvest Brix of 25 and 14.3%…
Travelers to Cape Cod can find a little taste of wine country atmosphere amidst the sand dunes by visiting Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod. The winery is located in North Truro, almost all the way to Provincetown at the end of the Cape. Winemakers Kathy Gregrow and Judy Wimer founded the winery in 1992 after…