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Bubbly Basics Dec. 01, 2015
As serious party animals come down the home stretch, driving for the holidays' finish line (New Year... Read More
Hitting the Sweet Spot Oct. 27, 2015
There is a widely quoted statistic that about 75 percent of all Champagne consumption in the United ... Read More
Deja vu All Over Again Oct. 20, 2015
With apologies to the late, great Yogi Berra, last week's bombshell announcement that Australia's Tr... Read More
Grape Expectations Oct. 06, 2015
Imagine a world without cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling or sauvignon blanc. Tho... Read More
The Platinum Parade Sep. 15, 2015
As director of the three international wine challenges — Critics, Sommelier and Winemaker R... Read More
Integrity Triumphs Over Greed Jun. 09, 2015
The godfather of Paso Robles wine is back. Gary Eberle, who was ousted as general manager of Eberle ... Read More
Destination Wedding May. 02, 2015
I hate to fly. Since having my son, I've tried to do it as little as possible. It's one thing to sen... Read More
Do You Vote What You Drink? Dec. 11, 2014
Did you know that Democrats drink more than Republicans? Or that they are likelier to choose clear l... Read More
The Surge of Probiotics Oct. 17, 2014
There are claims made almost daily about the benefits to be found in a glass of wine — from lo... Read More
Wine and Winter by the Sea in Malibu Oct. 12, 2014
By Athena Lucero Come winter, snowbirds of all ages leave the season's chill behind for Southern Cal... Read More
Winter and Wine in Southern California Oct. 11, 2014
By Athena Lucero Mild winters and wine country in Southern California have given new meaning to apre... Read More
Taste the Wine, Enjoy the Beauty in California's Sonoma Valley Jun. 29, 2014
By Glenda Winders If an artist tried to create the perfect small town, that spot might turn out to b... Read More
Andy Capp
Jun. 10, 2014
The 100-Point Solution May. 20, 2014
A word or two about the 100-point scale so controversial these days among those who engage in the cr... Read More
What Can We Learn From Jesus Turning Water Into Wine? May. 05, 2014
"We can learn that you shouldn't rush Jesus, but put your faith in him," says Taylor, 11. Also, we c... Read More
Timeline to a Whole Picture Apr. 19, 2014
With tears in her eyes, a woman shared with her circle of friends the shame and bittersweet frustrat... Read More
Highlights from the San Diego International Apr. 15, 2014
Among my many tasks and pleasures as Director of the San Diego International wine competition is the... Read More
Marketing Lessons From God Apr. 10, 2014
Next week, Jews all over the world, including me, will celebrate Passover. While it's the holiday ma... Read More
The Latino Media Need Balance Apr. 03, 2014
Spring picnics should be all about ease and relaxing in the sun surrounded by wild flowers if at all... Read More
When in Beaune Mar. 25, 2014
BEAUNE, France — Inside the largely intact ramparts of this relatively sleepy village of 20,00... Read More
