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Tailgate Tips Sep. 10, 2019
The kickoff of football season always reminds me of burned brats, warm white wine and that sinking f... Read More
Diving Back Into Samples Sep. 03, 2019
You may have noticed that our "Wine Talk" tasting notes have been on hiatus for the past several wee... Read More
The World's Most Expensive Rose Wine Jun. 25, 2019
Gerard Bertrand, the man, fondly remembers his start in the wine business. "Officially, it was 32 ye... Read More
Wines Across America Jun. 04, 2019
Hang around a wine geek long enough and you will inevitably hear the word "terroir." It is a term co... Read More
Oceano Surprises at San Diego Judging Apr. 16, 2019
The element of surprise is easily the most scintillating aspect of a "blind" wine tasting. When all ... Read More
Behind the Curtain Mar. 26, 2019
PARIS — As my Boeing 787-900 touched down at Charles De Gaulle, I quietly thanked American Air... Read More
Somm Challenge's Biggest Winners Oct. 02, 2018
Despite the fact that all wines are tasted blind and judges are shielded as much as possible from an... Read More
The Magnificent 7 Sep. 25, 2018
The 10th annual Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition was staged over the pas... Read More
Winemaker Challenge: Other Notable Winners Feb. 07, 2017
The Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition, like most every wine competition, provides a... Read More
Holding on Tight in Healdsburg, California May. 08, 2016
By Norma Meyer Before I taste a lip-smacking estate Syrah, I try not to get smacked by a big-rig tru... Read More
Unconventional Wisdom Feb. 23, 2016
As the chill of winter recedes in the coming weeks and the first signs of spring begin to appear, th... Read More
The Hidden Wineries of Oxnard, California Dec. 12, 2015
By Kim Tracy Prince Oxnard, California, situated along the Pacific Coast just south of its more famo... Read More
2 Tips for Tailgate Sipping Sep. 29, 2015
Now that football season is in full swing and weekend tailgate parties are as common as the falling ... Read More
