I’m a Rhône fan, but I’m also a Bordeaux/Zin/whatever is great fan. Point is that if asked I have a hard time picking just one wine as a favorite. Depends on where I happen to be, what’s on my plate and whose company I might be enjoying. So, in a nutshell, it depends on my…
Becoming a seasoned winemaker or experimental spirit distiller is closer than you may think with the help of the first for home-use, barrel aging apparatus known as the Oak Bottle. The Oak Bottle is an unprecedented bar essential that’s revolutionizing the way consumers enhance the flavor profiles of their favorite alcoholic beverages in the comfort…
The Italian agricultural association Coldiretti reports that the United States is the top consumer of Italian wine, importing more than €1.3 billion worth last year alone. But wine enthusiasts know that their experiences can go beyond simply tasting. In fact, American travelers are getting more and more involved in Enotourism — travel focused on interest…
The HoseMaster of Wine recently posted a piece questioning whether wine could be art. If you are not familiar with Ron Washam’s site, I suggest you rectify that immediately. He is a far better and more insightful writer than I could ever hope to be, not to mention way funnier. The HoseMaster is not a…
On the cusp of its 100th anniversary, Riboli Family Wine Estates’ founding winery is only one of five wineries in the United States to be nominated for this prestigious award. Paso Robles, Calif. – Riboli Family Wine Estates is proud to announce its founding winery, San Antonio Winery, which was established in 1917, has been…
In Paso Robles west of Coastal Route 101, Oso Libre Winery raises cattle alongside their Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. “Free Bear” in Spanish, Oso Libre grows Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Primitivo, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel on its Adelaida region vineyards. They source a small amount of fruit from vineyard neighbors for their GSM blends. But…
Big Sur Health Center announced January 13 – 15, 2017, as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. This year’s partners include Carmel Valley Ranch, the sister property of longtime host Ventana Big Sur. Due to renovations at Ventana Big Sur, the Fungus Face-Off and the Grand Chef dinner will take place at…
Attended a fabulous wine tasting of Napa Valley’s Crocker & Starr followed by lunch at the AOC Wine Bar and Restaurant in Beverly Hills last week. We got to meet and interview the winemaker and winery manager, Pam Starr, while sipping on their soon to-be-released Sauvignon Blanc, several Cabernet Francs and flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. “It’s been…
2nd Annual Glorious Bites Competition Opens for Entries Sonoma, CA —Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, producer of California’s most awarded sparkling wines, is once again searching for the most glorious appetizer recipe in the country to pair with its Sonoma Brut. Budding home cooks age 21 and over are encouraged to channel their inner-foodie and…
One of the most successful, family-owned winemaking companies in Italy, Zonin1821, has unveiled a decidedly different Prosecco line with its ‘Dress Code’ Collection. It strays away from what the family’s seven generations of winemakers have been producing since 1821 – Prosecco made from 100% Glera grapes. Inspired to create a new concept of Prosecco, Zonin1821’s…