Everything goes in cycles, and so it is with white wine. In ancient times, much of the most coveted wine was white — typically sweet, and often fortified so it could be transported from the place of origin to faraway…
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The Past, Present and Future of White Wine
Tagged with: bbq, California White Blend, heat, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Summer, travel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
The Perfect Reds and Dazzling Whites of the Pacific Northwest
Whether you get your national weather report each morning from ABC, CBS, ABC, The Weather Channel or some other source, you’re probably never surprised when you hear that it’s going to be stormy in Portland and Seattle. But not all…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Northwest Red Wines, Pacific Northwest White Wines, Pinot Noir, travel, Viognier
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
The New Sparkling Wine Taking on Champagne
Spain is about to “take on” France in the realm of world-class sparkling wine. France has always taken Champagne-making seriously, and has worked diligently to protect the “Champagne” designation in the global wine marketplace. As a result, with rare exceptions,…
Tagged with: Cava, champagne, France, Pedro Bonet, Single Estate Cavas, Spaine, Spanish Wine, travel, Wines from Spain
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
2 Wine-and-Cheese Pairings to Try Before You Die
I never knew I liked blue cheese until I tried it soft and warm atop a thick, juicy steak. I never knew that what we in America think of as Swiss cheese really isn’t until I went to Switzerland. For…
Tagged with: 3 Muses Zinfandel, blue cheese and steak, cheese, cooking, Espirit des Trois Pieres, food, Swiss fondue, Switzerland, Tamaya Reserva, travel, wine, wine-and-cheese pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Wine Showdown: Australia vs. New Zealand
Head-to-head encounters in cricket, rugby, hockey and netball have been known to evoke heated exchanges between Aussies and Kiwis. The sports fans of Australia and New Zealand love their teams, and aren’t about to back down from some friendly banter…
Tagged with: Australia wine, Australia-versus-New Zealand wine, Merlot, New Zealand wine, Oceania wine, Pinot Noir, Shiraz-Cabernet, travel, wine tasting
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
I Love Kids… Just Not in Wine Country
Over the years, I can recall a few wineries that made attempts at becoming “kid-friendly.” There may still be a few around. But for the most part, those policies went the way of “kid-friendly” Las Vegas. (Remember the big amusement…
Tagged with: travel, visiting tasting rooms, visiting wine country, wine country and kids, wine tasting, winery
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
Tuscany? Someday. Meanwhile, Let’s Drink Some Italian Wine
People love Italy for an array of reasons. Some can be very specific about what it is they love; others simply know they love it. A sampling of observations… “You may have the universe if I may have Italy.” —…
How a Fabulous Evening Turned Into a Culinary Disappointment
Spending a couple weekends in San Diego recently made it abundantly clear that California’s border city is home to a vibrant wine scene. We picked up a copy of the San Diego Reader, and it provided capsule looks at two…
Tagged with: 100 Wines Kitchen, Proprietors Reserve, San Diego, Small Plates, travel, Wine Vault & Bistro
Posted in Editor's Journal, Our Wine Travel Log
Posted in Editor's Journal, Our Wine Travel Log
A Tasty Alternative to ‘Wining’ at Sea World
While the younger members of our group were waiting in line for 60 minutes to board a tube-style raft for a ride on Shipwreck Rapids, Michelle and I stood in a not-quite-so-long line to dine at Sea World’s Shipwreck Rapids…
Tagged with: ¡Latin Food Fest!, Campanile Foundation, Culinary Events, San Diego, Sea World, travel
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log, Wine Buzz
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log, Wine Buzz
