Paso Robles is an ideal location to grow Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This appellation has the perfect terroir, especially on the east side of Paso Robles, for growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This winery Gelfand Vineyards, produces a big, gigantic, bold, luscious...
"Valle de Uco’s northern wine sub-region is Tupungato, identified as being north of the Las Tunas River, with Tupungato (the city) being the largest (pop 43,000) city in the valley. Valle de Uco slopes higher to the north end of the valley, making Tupungato the...
"Texas wineries have stepped up to make products on par with California, France and other top winemaking regions of the world. Now, with the reputation of the state’s flourishing industry secure, a small but growing group of winemakers believe the next step should be...
Did you know... 80% of the Chardonnay vines in California can be traced back the Wente Vineyards clone in Livermore Valley California? True! Part of my studies from Master Sommelier David Glancy of the San Francisco Wine School this week. And to taste the original...
As we drove along the heavily pocked dirt road, bouncing our way through near-total darkness, with no signs to indicate the proximity to our destination — with no signs of any sort — the whites of my girlfriend’s eyes were plainly visible in the night as she murmured,...
More beautiful earth, from the Patagonia wine regions of Argentina. A beautiful sunset in Rio Negro to remind us on this Earth Day weekend just have beautiful it is around the...
Freakshow, Earthquake, Inkblot, Gluttony, Lust, Rage. With names like these, how good could Michael David wines possibly be? As wicked good as their names. READ MORE...
Informative article on traveling to the Patagonia Wine Regions of Argentina. More on this region and how to find the top wineries of the area, plus great places to stay and eat are detailed in the Exploring Wine Regions - Argentina book,...
"When discussing the world’s finest wine, French wine is often regarded as being one of the best." Do you agree?? READ MORE...