California's Wine Regions, Terrior, Day Trips, Wine Tasting
Everybody loves a value priced California wine but finding one can be elusive. In Lodi, California’s central valley wine emporium, we found just such a winery, Peirano Estate. Winemaker Lance … Continue Reading Pierano Estates Wine: California Zin Fest With Lodi’s Ancient Vines From 1895
You Should Have Human Hands And Try To Catch The Extra Glass With Your Free Hand (Or Flipper, Hoof or Paw ) Artifical Intelligence is going to save the world, … Continue Reading The Best Way To Hold A Glass Of California Wine According To Artificial Intelligence
The Rise of Rhône and Fall of Cabernet ‘Psssst, hey you wanna buy some great wine on the cheap, Napa Cabernet to be specific. Yeah, I got 30,000 gallons and … Continue Reading Glut Of California Cabernet Sauvignon Means Discounts For The King of Bordeaux Wines
It’s easy to miss the small store front of Polynesian Girl Winery when you’re cruising to your next grand estate tasting of California wine. Who would think you would find … Continue Reading Polynesian Girl Winery Blooms In California’s Gold Country
The Wine Debate: Moderation vs. Risks So wine is bad for you because of the alcohol content. But so is sunshine (melanoma), red meat (cholesterol), sugar (diabetes & heart disease) … Continue Reading The Social Benefits of Wine: Enjoying Life Responsibly Amid The Rush To Prohibition 2.0
With declining California winery visits and sales, the dilemma for tasting rooms from Lake County to Sonoma to Paso Robles to Temecula: Does it make sense for tasting rooms to … Continue Reading California Wine Tasting: Navigating Weekday Closures
Some California wineries are edifices. Some are glass cathedrals and some are humble farm buildings. Sobon Estate is your humble farmer’s sancutary. Their small museum of 19th-century weaving and sewing … Continue Reading Shenandoah Valley’s Sierra Style Wines Thrive at Sobon Estate: A Hidden Gem in California Wine Country
Wine created in Edna Valley enjoys California’s longest growing season along with cool ocean breezes, morning fog, and acres of black humus and clay-rich soils. They’re remarkable wines. It’s a … Continue Reading Soft Coastal California Wines Hiding In Edna Valley: Chamisal Winery
Visitors to California wine country practice what we locals call ‘Power Tasting.’ They’re here for a weekend and want to make the most of it. Sometimes that means visiting four … Continue Reading Power Tasting, Sobriety & Keeping Your Palate Operational & Clear
An Old Ghost sits on our table. Created by Klinker Brick Winery this California wine is an example why Lodi is the heart and soul of Zinfandels in the U.S. … Continue Reading Lodi’s California Wine is The Epicenter of the State’s Zinfandel & Barbera World
Some California wineries are small players, some are behemoths. The hobbyists turned wine maker loves to share their wine creations up close and personal. Others, like Foley Family Wines are … Continue Reading The Soft Wines of Santa Rita Hills AVA: The Delicate Side of Santa Barbara
What is the future of wine tasting in California’s Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, Paso Robles, Lodi or Temecula now that whiskey, vodka and tequila creators are finally having their day? These … Continue Reading Side By Side Whiskey & Wine Sipping: Spirit Creators Invade Winery Terroir
A wave of lavender aroma greets you at the door of this California winery. Lavender Ridge pegs its name on the purple flower common in the central valley and rolling … Continue Reading Aromatic Gold Country Winery: Lavender Ridge’s Rhone Blends Delight The Senses in Historic Murphy
California wineries are struggling, sales are declining. Direct to Consumer (estate on-site sales and club shipments) in California are declining. The central coast incurred the biggest deterioration, losing 14%. Around … Continue Reading California Winery Bankruptcies, Closures & Grape Oversuppply Mean Discount Prices Coming Your Way: 5 Indicators
Visiting a California winery can sometimes lead to bottle shock: prices for tasting have increased since Covid-19’s destructive run through our economy. In days of yore (back in 2015) you … Continue Reading The Price of Tasting California Wine: What Are Wineries Charging?
You aren’t buying enough wine. You’re not the only one. We wine lovers aren’t buying enough wine and California vintners are feeling the pain. They’re going bankrupt (Vintage Wines and … Continue Reading Another Trailblazing California Winery Bites The Dust: Closing Edna Valley Winery