Category Archives: Wine

Wine

Sipping Pretty: Winning Wines for the Spring…

When the weather turns warm many of us feel inclined to pursue decidedly spring-like activities.…

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Mendocino

Parducci Puts it in “Neutral”

You've read in this space about my efforts to espouse the benefits of living "green"…

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Wine

LeAnn Rimes & Estancia: Right on Key

As further evidence of wine's inexorable march to the fore of America's pop culture consciousness,…

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Sonoma County

A Deed Very Well Done

With its cultish following and flare for colorful tasting parties (think Prohibition-themed romps, elf-themed holiday…

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Paso Robles

Zin Fest in Paso

What is it about Zinfandel that makes people nuts? The feverish following the grape enjoys…

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Wine

Does the World Need Wine Blog Awards?

From the Shameless Self Promotion Department I offer the following: the American Wine Blog Awards…

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Napa

Ceja Vineyards Wine Tasting Salon

In the ongoing development of downtown Napa into a thriving, walkable destination district befitting the…

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Wine

Of Billionaires, Ambiguous Bottles & the Big…

When oil magnate William Koch bought four bottles of wine purported to once belong to…

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Monterey

Monterey Wine Auction

The bigger attraction in February may be the Monterey Wine Auction & Gala, hosted in…

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Wine

It Only Tastes Expensive

The report tore through wine circles recently that a study that shows people think the…

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