MONTEREY, Calif. — Local wine growers said a proposal in California to tax wine $5 a bottle will kill their business, and the California economy along with it. http://www.ksbw.com/money/23030197/detail.html Oh, well, that sucks. Two buck Chuck will be $7 and still be worth a dime. And anyone that decides by a margin of $5 will…
From DiMaggio: This is a prefect class to start a fun introduction to the world of wines. In this short series we will cover some of the basic background of wine origin, wine making and styles and then a greater understanding of wines from around the world. We will be exploring France, Italy, Spain and…
Thornton Winery is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2010 Champagne Jazz Series. The 22nd annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series kicks off in smooth style with Euge Groove & Down to the Bone on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at 4 PM. Tickets are $55.00 general admission, Gourmet Supper package at $ 120.00. Located in…
I wanted Oaks Grille at TPC for my birthday dinner but they had a private event scheduled that night so I was out of luck…then…when I thought of Le Chene I felt silly as it’s really the pinnacle for winos with it’s Wine Spectator award wine list. My friend Steve Lemley, co-owner of local Pulchella…
Not all of my wine peeps are created equal. Heck, some even don’t drink wine. They might prefer a Casino Royale Martini, homemade brewed beer and drinks that have names that sound more like a cookie. And there’s even one nice non-drinking friend that’s “just here for the company”. As much as wine can be…
The wine shipping bill in Annapolis took a most unusual and circuitous route in the General Assembly this year, so we thought we would give you a recap as the session is about to come to a close on April 12, 2010. We have every belief that 2011 will finally be the year this comes…
Some Maryland residents have found that buying a favorite wine requires a trip to DC, VA, or WV and a surreptitious return. Others are shocked when, after spending a glorious day touring California wineries, they learn what they taste cannot be shipped home. And still others have been chagrined to learn that they cannot get…
Here is a question that has puzzled me. Wines that we define as earthy. Since I love French wines, and being inquisitive, I wanted to know what causes earthy, barnyard aromas that are often dominant in old world wines. We even find it in many new world wines. A lot of people say that it…
Rough and Ready, California, winter 2010–Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) is traveling to Newport Beach on April 18 and 19. A group of approximately 40 wineries who specialize in Zinfandel will be staging tastings and seminars to meet the public and the trade: more details at www.zinfandel.org. Tickets for the events are now on sale,…
Those little green glasses on the table must be beer. Classy bunnies that pole dance from home only drink wine. But at least in this incarnation the audience is just a bunch of other Chicks. (Yes, if you search this site you will find a pole dancing and wine tasting story as well as, I…