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Wine by the Half-Glass Jul. 31, 2018
The waiter approached and pointed at the empty wine glass, as if to ask if I would like another. "Ye... Read More
The Other Face of Napa Cabernet Mar. 06, 2018
There is little question that cabernet sauvignon is the Napa Valley's money grape. As a stand-alone ... Read More
Napa Dominates Winemaker Challenge Jan. 30, 2018
Three powerhouse Napa Valley wineries dominated the top awards over the weekend at the ninth annual ... Read More
Why Vintages Matter Oct. 11, 2016
As another grape harvest winds down throughout the northern hemisphere, it might be a good time to c... Read More
A Labor of Love Aug. 23, 2016
The upcoming Labor Day weekend is the grillmeister's annual swan song. In most parts of the country,... Read More
Texas Winery Shines at San Diego Challenge Jun. 14, 2016
A number of eye-popping performances were put on at the 2016 San Diego Wine Challenge. Italy's Caste... Read More
Trinchero Forte Takes San Diego Challenge May. 31, 2016
When the Trinchero family moved from New York to the Napa Valley of California in 1947, there were p... 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
A Family Affair Mar. 08, 2016
ST. HELENA, Calif. — Chances are you've never heard of Young Inglewood Vineyards, a small prop... Read More
Wine of the Year: Spottswoode Cabernet Dec. 29, 2015
When Jack and Mary Novak moved their five children from San Diego to the quiet wine country village ... 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
Relax and Explore Calistoga in the Napa Valley Mar. 15, 2015
By Tim Carl The town of Calistoga, California, sits at the base of Mount St. Helena at the northernm... Read More
The Old Guard Jan. 07, 2014
It was 1978 or thereabouts, and I was sampling an array of wines with two friends at Froggy's, a dow... Read More
