California’s wine industry suffered a blow over the weekend as Sonoma County – home to 60,000 acres of vineyards and more than 425 wineries –...
The voyage of life can be much like that of a Tumbleweed. We break away from our roots and go where the wind takes us....
On the label, Peay Vineyards wines tout their origin on the “Sonoma Coast,” an American Viticultural Area, or AVA. Wines produced several hours’ drive south...
Visit Temecula Valley Special to Valley News The annual growth cycle of Temecula Valley’s grapevines consummates in autumn with leaf fall followed by vine dormancy....
If you’ve ever wondered what the hell makes one wine cost $600, welcome to the club! Sometimes, the price tag on expensive wine comes down...
You will often hear winemakers waxing lyrical about the merits of being hands-off, letting the winemaking happen in the vineyard and having minimum intervention. But...
In all of Champagne, only a few tiny parcels of land were mysteriously untouched by a phylloxera blight that ravaged European winemakers in 1863, ruining...
Sardinia is a lovely island off the southwestern coast of Italy. While it is part of Italy, its heritage and influences are as much Spanish...
I’ve tasted wines of the Central Coast for some time without much knowledge of the place where they came from and why the Pinot Noirs...
With grapes solidly post-fermentation across the Northern Hemisphere, winemakers are finally beginning to give thanks for a little free time in their schedules. Now that...
The famed red rocks of Sedona draw visitors from around the world. But less than half an hour away from Sedona’s tourist crowds is an...
CORNAS, France (AFP) – Hirotake Ooka does not do anything by half. For nearly two decades the former Japanese chemist has been on a quest...
This unique cab’s savory flavors, coupled with bright acid, makes it a tasty food-friendly wine. It has raspberry fruit, coupled with notes of cassis, anise,...
This year’s holiday gift guide features an idea for every budget with gifts that range in price from $17.99 to $1,499. To make the cut...
Why the hell are wines from the Napa Valley so expensive? As the owner of an international wine shop for seven years, I definitely sold...