Wine News: California output down, grape prices up
The California Grape Crush Report was published today. Once again, red wine led the way accounting for about 50% of the output, and at $703…
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Girlfriend Getaway: Mi casa es su casa at Casa Gangotena – Quito, Ecuador
Mama sweetly reached up and took my hand, led me into the gleaming marble bathroom, stripped me down to nothing and then reached into her…
Napa Vintners Welcome Bordeaux Trade Leader at Annual Meeting
On export programs of interest to NVV members Georges Haushalter said, "China is a very important and growing market for our wine in terms of…
Good news for Wine Coast Country as California Highway 1 reopens
California travelers seeking to visit the bucolic coastal communities of Cayucos, Cambria, San Simeon — home to Hearst Castle — and Ragged Point are no…
Wine blogs well worth your time (and — uh-oh — natural wines?)
One thing I love about wine writing is the varied perspectives and angles oenophiles choose to approach a topic. Some are technical, some emotional, some…
Super Bowl: “Big Play” Game Day Recipes
What I like about these recipes is (1) they are simple to make, (2) they are not your typical fried fare so you can add…
On Location: Zin is in at ZAP Wine Festival
In this segment, Loni meets up with Bitchin' Kitchen's Nadia G to talk about rockin' wine, food, and - but of course! - stilettos.
2010 Napa Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley ($22, 90 pts)
Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, this is a clean drinking, smooth example of what I'd frame as a casual, modern day Chardonnay.
2010 Michael David Winery Incognito, Lodi ($18, 88 pts.)
If you fancy yourself a Kim Crawford fan, chances are you'll love this reasonably priced white from Lodi (inland, east of San Francisco).
Minimalist wine marketing in action
First, they butter you up. Heed! Once you make a purchase you're slowly enshrined into the cult. You receive mysterious letters. They woo you with…