The wine region of Rioja, Spain is undergoing an evolution from within. The famed wine style of long-aged wines built a reputation for Rioja; now the growers and winemakers are helping to re-shape the rules to focus the region on terroir and grape provenance… Rioja Lesson with Educator Nina Sventitsky I’ve had classes with Nina…
It is impossible to know every great winery in Napa, or in any reasonably sized wine region, in my opinion. So I didn’t feel too terrible that I was unfamiliar with Titus Vineyards – though this year they are celebrating “50 years of farming in Napa Valley.” I was ready to rectify this in a…
It was a lovely day to taste Rose…that was and still is my opening as it sounds so good. But on the day of this particular tasting the skies had opened up as they have recently in LA and tried to ruin my day with about two inches of rain. The event, set for the…
When I review wines sent to me or at a tasting room, I really prefer not to see the tasting notes provided by the winery. It’s pretty hard to turn a blind eye…but I do try. In this tasting I haven’t looked at the tasting notes that were emailed to me, but I include them…
Last weekend my husband Eddie and I attended a stellar Beekeeper Zinfandel tasting – vintages from 2011 through 2016 – at Kali Restaurant on Melrose. We tasted nine wines in total including these that we knew about from the invitation: This is your opportunity to taste some of Beekeeper Cellars greatest wines, including our all-new…
One of my husband Eddie’s coworkers, Brandy W., had been excitedly telling us for months about her upcoming trip to South Africa. Brandy and her boyfriend would be visiting just around the past Christmas holidays. We knew there would be a safari, sightseeing, amazing landscapes, and Brandy’s Facebook was filled with pictures – but not…
Las Vegas — Christine Crnek, co-founder, CEO of Arsilica, Inc. announced that MDPI Beverage Journal has published a significant peer-reviewed technical report by the CSO of Arsilica, Inc on their science-based tasting vessel design for all spirits, explaining in detail the science behind its superior evaluation attributes, major industry contributions, and enhanced consumer enjoyment, also addressing…
Avignonesi wines are shaped by our soils, by our grapes and by our vineyards. In other words, our ‘terroir’ permeates everything we do. As such, our goal is to be the best custodians of the land that we can be and thereby craft the best possible wines from our vineyards. Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2013 Aroma:…
The San Francisco Competitions Double Gold Tour gives wine and spirits professionals a unique opportunity to taste the Competitions’ top winners and to discover the next trending tastes, styles and varietals we’ll be seeing in 2016… And with that said your trusty wine and spirits reporter headed over to Ocean Prime in the center of…
CAMBRIA, Calif. (PRWEB) – Guests in Cambria love tasting the local wines while eating a fresh, tasty meal-after taking part in the many exciting activities available in the area, it’s easy to work up an appetite. Here are some recommendations for perfect wine and food pairings from local establishments, plus the most memorable local activities…