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2023 Wine Bargains Dec. 27, 2022
As we enter 2023, consumers who are concerned about inflation or other financial matters of the mome... Read More
Variety in Reds Nov. 01, 2022
As the weather begins to turn colder and our thoughts turn to heartier foods including beef stew, st... Read More
Visit Local Jul. 26, 2022
With apologies to James Garner and the film company that made his superb comedy-western about a loca... Read More
The Red White Jul. 05, 2022
Don't be blue now that the Fourth of July holiday is over, because the season is just beginning for ... Read More
Taste of Place Jun. 28, 2022
Professional wine judging isn't all that it seems to be. It sounds like a lot of fun, but it rarely ... Read More
Wine and Grilled Food Sep. 07, 2021
End-of-summer patio parties call for tossing steaks onto coals. And choosing the right wines for suc... Read More
Tips on Dry Rose Aug. 17, 2021
When the days begin to turn consistently hot, an iced tea, beer, iced coffee or simply a glass of ic... Read More
Remembering Clendenen and Bruce May. 18, 2021
Within the last 10 days, the world lost two of the most important figures in California's wine histo... Read More
Quality You Can Take to the Bank Mar. 02, 2021
Over the past several months, I have recommended a number of exceptional wines from Merry Edwards Wi... Read More
Merlot Fights Back Oct. 13, 2020
October is Merlot Month. Before you yawn, consider this. Merlot was ascendant in the domestic wine m... Read More
Taking the 'Sideways' Tour 16 Years Later Jan. 12, 2020
By Jim Farber In 2004, a little independent film about a pair of mismatched middle-age buddies on a ... Read More
What Would Mom Like? Apr. 30, 2019
If you're one of those inclined to give that special woman in your life something other than an all-... Read More
The Queen of California Pinot Noir Jan. 09, 2018
Frequent readers of this column no doubt know I often refer to Merry Edwards as the queen of Califor... Read More
Inside the 'Wine Talk' Reviews Jul. 12, 2016
Regular "Wine Talk" readers know that most weeks I offer a selection of wine recommendations. What m... Read More
MacPhail Departs From Namesake Winery May. 10, 2016
HEALDSBURG, Calif. — We've seen this act before: Richard Arrowood sells Arrowood. Gone. Gary F... Read More
10 Wines That Impressed Critics Mar. 29, 2016
The annual Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition brings together many of the na... Read More
Exploring Single-Vineyard Pinots Mar. 15, 2016
A week in wine country, whether in the U.S. or abroad, always leaves me with a notebook full of tiny... Read More
Wine Gifts: A Trio of Glorious Reds Dec. 08, 2015
Chances are the wine enthusiast in your life has enough gadgets, stemware and reading material to fi... Read More
The Thanksgiving Table Nov. 10, 2015
While some wine lovers may view the annual Thanksgiving feast as a daunting challenge, I see it as a... Read More
Bubbly From Burgundy Aug. 11, 2015
Burgundy, for those who may not know, is an important wine region in France, about two hours south o... Read More
