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…
Maine Lobster Fra Diablo1 live Maine lobster (2 pounds) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups basic tomato sauce Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Salt 1/2 pound linguini, cooked Cut the lobster in half lengthwise. Remove the small, opaque clumps…
Okay, I’ve posted two teaser articles, one an email from Tim Skogstrom, co-owner [with his wife Denise] of Cornell Winery and Tasting Room, and one about our lunch at Zin Bistro Americana before heading over to the tasting room. But now it is time to “cut to the chase” and report about our actual visit…
One of my random Tweets asked a question: Writing a full blog post on one wine? Yep, that’s my challenge today, what are you challenged by with wine? Mark: Sometimes the words flow, and other days I just sit in front of the PC for an hour, and literally, nothing. So it’s more a case…
My looney spouse, that knows I rarely rate wines, suggested I do an entire blog post on just one bottle. He makes all kinds of wild suggestions that I’m forced to listen, and smile, over. But, every now and then they stick and nag at me. So here goes. 2007 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Robert…
How is it Simi Valley winemakers can open a wine tasting bar in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and we’re still waiting for Pulchella to open one in downtown Newhall? No clue. But Russ Briley, of the Ventura County Star, has lent us his story of family winemakers turning their hobby into a reality:…
“Besides the 16 sustainable wineries featured for our EcoWineries Tasting Tour, we are also featuring a singular winery that is either loved or hated by everyone who loves wine. Either way, you cannot deny it’s effect on the wine industry…” Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar, 104 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 393-7693.
