After tasting some delicious white wines, we were ready for what the Dry Valley AVA is best known for – Zinfandel! Tasting room manager Eddie presented these tastes in a side-by-side format. We started with the 2023 Briar Zinfandel and the 2023 Sullivan Zinfandel, also from the Dry Creek Valley. The Briar has 9% Petite…
This past summer I was in Portugal for the second time. During both visits I searched out wines from the Alentejo DOC to drink as they are always winners for me. Fancy my thrill at being offered two wines from the area to review when we got home. I ran a news release from the…
Italy’s Premier Food and Wine Authority Unveils Its 39th Edition of its Annual Vini D’Italia Guide, Proving Italian Wine has Never Been More Exciting, Vibrant, and Diverse ROME, Italy – Gambero Rosso, Italy’s leading food and wine media company, has released the 39th edition of its acclaimed Vini d’Italia guide. Available in Italian, English, German, Chinese, and…
Experience 50+ wineries and beverage makers at the Grand Tasting, as well as paired experiences at MICHELIN Key award winner Pendry Park City on April 9-11, 2026 PARK CITY, UTAH – The Park City Wine Festival is thrilled to announce the second annual Park City Spring Wine Festival, the ultimate après-ski wine celebration taking place April 9-11, 2026….
When we first began going to the Dry Creek Valley about a decade ago, the very first winery in the area we visited was Mazzocco Sonoma and its winemaker Antoine Favero was the first winemaker we met in the region. The only problem with this being our first stop is that the bar was now…
Recently I was asked by one of my publishers to do an article on how to dine out like a sommelier, including navigating a wine list without annoying the restaurant staff. I had no problem voicing my thoughts on that. However, I had thrown the question out on social media and got quite a number…
Region Emphasizes Accessible Experiences and Options for All LODI, Calif., – The Lodi Winegrape Commission announces the launch of “No Reservations,” a marketing campaign highlighting the region’s genuine hospitality, accessibility, and exceptional wine quality. Rooted in agriculture and grounded in community values, the initiative challenges the notion that premium wine experiences should be exclusive, positioning Lodi as…
Napa Valley, CA – From food truck favorites to elegant tasting menus, Clif Family Winery has built a culinary program that’s as dynamic as it is delicious. That dedication was honored with the 2026 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Experiences, recognizing the Napa Valley winery’s creativity, community spirit, and commitment…
The EU-funded campaign brought the richness of European wines and fresh fruits to one of the most influential beverage education events in the United States NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — The Charming Taste of Europe, a campaign co-funded by the European Union, celebrates the heritage and quality of European wines and fresh fruits, introducing North American audiences to exquisite products…
Now that summer is over, and it’s cool enough to accept shipped wines for review, the first two bottles I received were super welcome. I would be able to taste a Sicilian wine grape I can’t get enough of from six years ago to six months ago: Nero d’Avola. I also had an opportunity to…