Bordeaux Blanc or Bust
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A DIY blending workshop shows the magic of the Bordeaux Blanc.
Read MoreHappy 50th, Trefethen: A tasting of library wines
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A library tasting of Trefethen's Napa chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon on their 50th anniversary.
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Angst & inspiration for Napa writers
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My takeaways on the business and craft of writing from the 2015 Professional Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood in Napa.
Read MoreCalifornia Esoterics
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Though the phrase “Cal Ital” is rarely heard anymore, there is a renewed interest in Italian varietals as California winemakers, like consumers everywhere, are branching out to more esoteric grapes.
Read MoreBeaujolais, the Rodney Dangerfield of Wines
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Dissed and dismissed, Beaujolais has long been the butt of jokes. But Beaujolais Cru should be given another shot. Floral and pretty, these are proud girly-girl wines and, at our wine club's latest tasting, they earned my respect.
Read MorePretty in Pink: Rosé Champagne
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Fifteen rosé champagnes tasted with Ed McCarthy at the Wine Media Guild's annual champagne luncheon: Sweet dreams are made of this!
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