What's New
10/6/2009
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Winemaker profile: an excellent Pinot producer.
A plea for Carignan. It can make great wine!
9/29/2009
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What it means to be an American "vigneron". It's much more than simple winemaking.
Wines from Jura, France. I'd never heard of them, but now am excited to try a few!
Great news for cancer patients! Wine may be beneficial to their recovery.
9/21/2009
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Burgundy threatened by global warming. Interesting stuff, especially the short terms benefits of the warmer climate.
Why wine pairings matter. If you care about wine and food at all, in the slightest, read this read this read this.
Take the Wine Spectator quiz! Fun times.
9/14/2009
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What exactly is a "natural" wine? The NY Times tackles the subject.
How new technology will impact the winemaking process.
The crush is on! Why it's so difficult.
9/8/2009
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Petite Syrah's potential. I must admit, some of my favorite wines I tasted in California this spring were Petite Syrahs. They can be wonderful, rich wines when made correctly.
Wine nerd article alert: soil evaluation!
Wine and sex: improved function in women!
9/1/2009
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Beyond organic and biodynamic- natural wine. Seems simple, in the best way possible.
History! Intrigue! Lawsuits! This story has it all.
Rose'! Lovely. Learn all about how they are made.
8/25/2009
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Interesting query: does wine REALLY prevent heart disease? The "answer" may surprise you...
Hands down, one of the best wines for the summer: Italian Vermentino!
The effects of oxygen on wine. Must reading!
8/11/2009
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Complex Beaujolais? I'll have to try some...I'm not sold on it yet.
Wine on Facebook. We're on Facebook as well!
The Green List of Wineries. Pretty interesting.
8/3/2009
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California Gewurztraminer. Not as good as German, but interesting nonetheless.
What the recession is doing to the California wine industry. Good in the long run, I think. The prices of the cult wines were unsustainable, and the product did not warrent them.
Summer grilling and Zinfandel. Perfect!
7/28/2009
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One of my great wine loves: Mourvedre. Soooo delicious.
South American Sauvignon Blancs. We have a great one from Chile. Have you tried it?!?
Wineries on Twitter? Believe it.
7/21/2009
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Urban wine in San Francisco. I like the concept.
Grüner Veltliner- a fantastic summer wine. Under-appreciated, for sure.
Wine in Starbucks? Believe it.
7/14/2009
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Like your wine smoked? After the 2008 wildfires, you'd better get used to it...
Wait a second...so government rules are making wine labelling confusing? And organic producers are frustrated? What a surprise!
6/30/2009
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Getting a new place? Need a roomate? Make sure you have them over for a wine tasting first...you know, to test compatibility.
How French are French barrels? Hmm...at first guess, I'd say 80.075% French...
6/22/2009
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Wine and health. Much is made of the health benefits of moderate drinking- here is an interesting take with links to some fascinating articles.
Got some spare time and cash? If I did, this is where I would go...
6/15/2009
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The revival of indeigenous varietals. I'm all about indeigenous grapes- local wine with local food!
Wild salmon and red wine. Oh yes.
Wineries and the economy, or How to Weather the Storm.
6/2/2009
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Semillon. I love Semillon.
Aged Spanish Rioja. Wonderful, wonderful wines.
Cold-soaking during the winemaking process. Interesting stuff!
5/26/2009
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An Italian alternative to Pinot Noir? Sounds intriguing.
Good values in American wine. Take notes, people.
Wine bottles lighten as the economy slows...which is actually great news for the environment!
5/19/2009
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With summer almost upon us, it's time to start thinking about pairing wines with grilled foods! Always a good time.
Mmmmm...absinthe.
Historical wine article! The evolution of California wine.
5/12/2009
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The collapse of the Bordeaux wine market? I always thought that their prices would come tumbling down.
About time! Australian wine takes a hard look in the mirror and goes in for a makeover.
Oh, Chablis. So delicious. The 2007 vintage is released.
4/6/2009
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Interesting spring wine selections. Lighter reds instead of traditional whites? I'm in favor of it.
Euro-style cheese from Wisconsin? Believe it! It's delicious.
And in honor of Cinco de Mayo, here's a celebration of Mezcal. Love it.
4/6/2009
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Excellent profile of Randall Graham, the winemaker/marketer behind Bonny Doon.
The rise of concrete fermentation tanks in domestic wine production.
Wine terrorism? Really?
4/6/2009
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A great "new" book on drinking. Best to read with a drink in hand, I'm sure!
The qualities of Sauvignon Blanc. I'm a fan of the grape and the wine, but usually reserve drinking it for the hot summer months.
Getting money back for going green! If only all wineries would convert some aspect of their processes to sustainability...
4/6/2009
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The end of super expensive Napa cabs? I hope so.
Food and wine pairing: fresh spring asparagus and sauvignon blanc. One of my all-time favorite combos, hands down.
Super Tuscans: do they still live up to the name?
4/6/2009
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The future of sustainable winemaking? I love the concept- very interested to try the wines!
Straightforward red blends. While I love single-vineyard wines, there is something to be said for the straight-ahead blends.
One writer's take on the wines of spring.
3/30/2009
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Some long deserved recognition for Cabernet Franc- one of my favorite varietals. A parent grape of Cabernet Sauvignon, it is far underrated.
This is a very cool blog on French wines that I stumbled upon. Great info and even posts about cheese!
Super interesting article on wine yeasts. I vote no GMOs!!!
3/15/2009
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Has a new technology eliminated the need for sulfites? Check it out.
California Pinot Noirs. So many styles, so little time.
What is "balance" in wine? One writer's interpretation.
3/9/2009
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New study declares natural cork to be the most eco-friendly wine closure! Thanks to Wine Advisor Jane Cones for finding this great article!
Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast. Just delicious.
3/2/2009
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College wines! Sounds like good times.
Asian food with wine. I love Asian food, and wish that more Asian restaurants offered better wine lists.
2/22/2009
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Wineries as olive oil producers. I'm in favor of it!
Stumbled upon this today- an oldie but a goodie. Eggs with wine. Love it!
Finally! An American winery selling it's product in refillable bottles. Let's hope this catches on!
2/15/2009
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Some wineglass companies make a wineglass for every wine varietal. This begs the question: how many types of wineglasses do we really need? Apparently, only four.
Great Italian wine values. Italian wines are amazing- delicious, food-friendly, and easy on your wallet. You really can't go wrong!
Do you hunt? Do you know someone who does? This is a great article about pairing venison with wine. Wine and wild game- all the best things come from the land!
2/5/2009
NEW HOST GIFTS!!!
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