Stark Sips: 5 Great holiday wines
If you are sticking to a traditional turkey — stuffing and mashed potato theme — a white with character such as a dry, oaky Chardonnay,…
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Thanksgiving Turkey Guide – Clay Pot magic in 7 steps
A 20lb turkey will take about 4 days to defrost and I like to add a day to this to ensure a completely thawed out…
San Francisco: Zinfandel wine event announces new venue for 2012
Zinfandel is considered America’s heritage wine because of its rich history; plantings of Zinfandel in California represent some of the oldest vineyard plantings in the…
Greater Phoenix Phenom for Gourmet Girlfriend Getaway, part 3
Another appreciative nod to the Scotts happens at the Saturday Night Scotch Tastings, where for $35 you can enjoy a guided tasting of the premium…
Greater Phoenix Phenom for Gourmet Girlfriend Getaway, part 2
Dick Erath, who was instrumental in creating Oregon's billion-dollar wine industry and is now growing grapes in Arizona, says that "We're just scratching the surface…
Greater Phoenix Phenom for Gourmet Girlfriend Getaway
The Phoenix Phoodie scene is phenomenal. Amazingly talented chefs can be found cooking their toques off everywhere from funky food trucks to Kai, the only…
Stark Sips: 2006 Chateau Malbec Bordeaux
Chanteau Malbec is located in the town of Sainte-Eulalie (commune) on the outskirts of Bordeaux.
Calistoga winegrowers poised to market unique Calistoga AVA
The federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) designated Calistoga as a distinct AVA in December 2009.
Hottest food trends for 2012
Potatoes, ice cream, grilled cheese, bone marrow and edible landscapes are just a few of the food trends to look for in 2012.
Stark Sips: Benefactor Cellars
When it comes to pricing a bottle of wine, other-worldly minions are summoned, tribal rituals are performed, and psychics are consulted.