“Free run juice” is the initial juice that drains from the grapes when they are crushed but before they are pressed. My limited understanding is that this juice can theoretically produce wines of higher quality than from grapes that have been pressed, due to reduced exposure to the skins and the chemicals released by the…
Some time ago, I interviewed Tobin James and wrote an article about it for Eve’s Wine 101, which you can read here: http://evewine101.com/2012/07/07/michael-perlis-reports-tobin-james-cellars/ Well, the power of wine and the internet being what they are, a great fan of wine (and Tobin James), Ed Leon found my article and contacted me. Since that initial contact,…
Annual Tasting Event Presented by the Family Winemakers of California Association Returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 10 The Family Winemakers of California, an association of family-owned wineries in California, launched ticket sales on Friday, January 18 for its annual tasting in Southern California. Taking place in Del Mar,…
From one of my fave educational sources, Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine.com, I received an invitation to attend a VIP luncheon with 16 other vinophiles followed by a tasty tour of the STARS of Santa Barbara held in the beautiful Beverly Hills Peninsula Hotel. Winemaker Luncheon There were seventeen names on the guest list, four winemakers…
Once again Eddie and I wandered around in our local Williams Sonoma and came home with three different stewing sauces to try. This one, with a lot of fennel, capers and raisins in a red sauce, was really tasty.online pharmacy https://azimsolutions.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwenty/inc/php/lasix.html no prescription drugstore We paired it with a ’10 Turley Napa Valley Zinfandel…
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Del Dotto Teaser: “Look, it’s grape mistletoe!” Del Dotto winemaker Gerard Zanzonico had commented on my Facebook when I mentioned I had a short trip planned to Napa. One of the things I like about Gerard, besides his wine, is his affability. He is one of the easiest people to approach and talk to. He…
In one overnight trip to Napa, I got a hell of a lot accomplished. Bribed my teenaged daughter Samantha – with DC comics and a massage appointment – to see the beauty of Napa for the first time. Got to see the newly remodeled Oakville Grocery, sort grapes with Del Dotto’s winemaker Gerard Zanzonico, see…
The San Francisco International Wine Competition was held in June of this year at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. Over 4,000 wines were tasted, and medals were awarded as follows: 202 Double Gold Medals. 363 Gold Medals. 1,358 Silver Medals. 1,613 Bronze Medals. While any medal would indicate that the wine is of high quality,…
50% Discount from Over 600 Labels and 3000 Bottles from Wilshire Wine Cellar Each Thursday Night WHO: WILSHIRE RESTAURANT, Executive Chef Nyesha Arrington and Sommelier Kirk Sides WHAT: WILSHIRE RESTAURANT introduces ‘Wine Down’ Thursdays with their entire library of wines available at 50% off the listed price. Consider the value of an Arneis from Palmina…