Archive for the ‘California Wines’ Category

Wines of the Week: Unique American Values – Under $25, 90 Points

Wines of the Week: Unique American Values – Under $25, 90 Points

While there are a few other places on the planet that produce Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, domestic growers in have made them uniquely American in many ways.  So...

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Wines of the Week: Summery Sauvignon Blanc

Wines of the Week: Summery Sauvignon Blanc

Summertime and seafood are a match made in heaven.  And, of course, the only way to make such a good match even better is to pair your fresh fish with a lovely...

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Wines of the Week: Pleasing Pinot – Under $20, 90 Points

Wines of the Week: Pleasing Pinot – Under $20, 90 Points

There’s just something special about a well-crafted Pinot Noir.  While many of them require one to pay top dollar, we’d found a few that deliver a lovely...

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Wines of the Week: Chards for Summer

Wines of the Week: Chards for Summer

What’s better than sipping a glass of Chardonnay on a warm evening (or day if you’re so inclined)?  Not much if you ask us!  So here are come lovely...

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Winery of the Week: Robert Hall – Paso Robles

Winery of the Week: Robert Hall – Paso Robles

At Robert Hall Winery, hard work and infinite attention to detail are invested into every wine they make.  By combining traditional winemaking techniques, state-of-the-art...

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Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles

Winery of the Week: Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles

When The Hunt Family decided to pursue their dream, they were uncertain where they would choose to build their vineyard. The Hunts spent exhaustive days and weekends...

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Winery of the Week: Howell Mountain Vineyards – Napa Valley

Winery of the Week: Howell Mountain Vineyards – Napa Valley

In 1988, Mike Beatty  started Howell Mountain Vineyards to focus on producing quality wines “in the field,” with minimal intervention winemaking, in order to...

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Winery of the Week: The Winery SF – San Francisco

Winery of the Week: The Winery SF – San Francisco

Urban wineries are a growing trend, and The Winery SF is helping to turn San Francisco’s Treasure Island into a fabulous spot for tasting top-notch wines. Thanks...

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Wines of the Week: Zesty Zinfandel for BBQ

Wines of the Week: Zesty Zinfandel for BBQ

Now that spring has finally arrived,it’s time to dust off the old grill and start cooking up an array of yummy BBQ dishes. Of course, with a robustly flavored...

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Wines of the Week: Pretty Pinot Noir

Wines of the Week: Pretty Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is often pricey, particularity if you’re after a pretty (tasty) one.  But for lovers of the variety who are on a budget, there is hope.  While value...

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