As Miles, in the 2004 movie Sideways, explains his fascination about Pinot Noir to Maya, he states, “It's a hard grape to grow, as you know....
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In continuation of the survey of Italian varietals grown in California, we will now look at some red varietals. Niner Wine Estates 2005 Sangiovese...
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As seen in the previous article, Italy has had a great influence on the California wine industry. Let’s take a look at some excellent...
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Italy has had a great influence on the California wine industry for over 120 years. Just look at the names of some of the major winemaking families...
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Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (also known as Hermitage in South Africa, and thus the name Pinotage), was created in South Africa...
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We all have had our share of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and other classic wines. But have you tried the rich berry and earthy/leathery...
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Fenestra Winery is one of the oldest wineries in Livermore Valley. When it first opened in 1976, by then San Jose State chemistry professor Lanny...
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Recently I had the opportunity to attend a trade tasting hosted by Rising Star Wine Group. What is a trade tasting? It is an event in which a...
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As explained in the last article, Sonoma County has two key areas for growing award-winning Chardonnay, the Russian River Valley and Carneros. We have...
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Chardonnay is grown in several areas of the rich Sonoma County appellation. Sonoma County is not only the oldest commercial wine producing regions in...
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