The much maligned merlot Ah, the poor, mistreated merlot.  The movie "Sideways" did it no particular favors.  But it's on the cusp of seeing better days (again). See ... Full Story

Surviving beer festivals. Responsible enjoyment and seizing the moment. There is a long history of autumnal beer fests and September and October are known as the beer festival season.   It’s a ... Full Story

Wine word Wednesday- the Pfalz Wines from the Pfalz-  worth a try, and then some-  Pfalz The Pfalz region long known for its simple inexpensive wines produced in large quantities, has recently begun ... Full Story

MillerCoors getting crafty? My hat is off to the brewers who are making beer at the MillerCoors microbrewery in Golden, Colorado called AC Golden Brewing Company.   ... Full Story

But Ten Percent Stayed Through Gustav  Although 90 percent of New Orleans residents fled before Hurricane Gustav hit, some residents of the Uptown neighborhood stayed. And had their hurricane party Monday at The Avenue ... Full Story

The misunderstood Chenin Blanc If it's made outside of the Loire Valley (France), chenin blanc is often seen as boring, generic white wine with styles that range from metalic-dry to cloyingly seet.  ... Full Story