Heard It Through The Grapevine :: 5 Brands Return to California Roots
So many California wines have been bought by East Coast or European conglomerates, I’ve lost track of who owns what. But this week, five well-known Golden State wineries — Buena…
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Rocky Mountain Wine Festivals :: Colorado
Colorado will never be Provence. Or Napa. Or even Walla Walla. But the state’s wine industry continues to mature and grow, making a stop at any of the summer’s wine-related…
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The Rieslings are Coming to Town, and They’re Gonna Blow your Mind!
One of my fave trade tastings each year is the Rieslings from Germany. Unfortunately, most of these incredible wines never see the light of day in the States. On the…
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Cabs and Labs :: Cru Vin Dogs of Colorado
What is it about dogs and wine that goes so well together? Maybe good taste and big hearts bring out the best in those of us who love both a…
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Francis Ford Coppola Presents ENCYCLOPEDIA.
One of my most surprising discoveries at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (detailed report in a few days) was not a new alligator gumbo, praline flavor or cajun…
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Carbon Neutral Footprint With Purple Toes :: Far Niente Winery, Oakville, CA
Far Niente is a small winery in the Napa Valley. It produces about 25,000 cases per year of luxury, estate- bottled Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay on 13 acres. Roughly translated…
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Food, Wine & Music With A Spanish Accent :: 2008 Catalan Festival, Gloria Ferrer Caves, Sonoma
If you love all things Spanish, especially the delicious foods and wines of the Catalan region of Spain, mark July 19 and 20 on your calendars. Those are the dates….
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A Toast To A Wine Legend :: Robert Mondavi
His friends called him Bob. Others called him one of the most inspirational people in vinoculture. Robert Mondavi, shown enjoying a glass of his famous product at his winery in…
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Victoria Gin unveiled at The Fairmont Empress
The historic Bengal Lounge of The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia was the setting for the release of Victoria Gin on May 13. Winchester Cellars created B.C.’s first handcrafted…
