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A Tour of Historic California Vineyards

Richard Jennings | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Winetasting, Sonoma, Petite Sirah, Vineyard, Zinfandel, Grenache, Winemaking, California History, Wine, Phylloxera, California Vineyards, Historic California Vineyards, San Francisco News
Richard Jennings

California's first vineyards were planted starting in 1779 by Franciscan missionaries. The vines planted were what have become known as Mission grapes, or Criolla, a term that covers a few varieties traditionally used for sacramental wine.

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California Rhones: 2012 Rhone Rangers Tasting

Richard Jennings | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Rosé, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Viognier, Grenache, Rhone Rangers, Syrah, Wine, Rhone, Wine Tips, Wine Tasting, San Francisco News
Richard Jennings

Here in California, a few pioneers started planting Rhône varieties in the late 1980s. So which of these Rhône grapes, or blends, do well in California?

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10 Wines For Thanksgiving -- No Pinot Or Chardonnay Allowed

Mary Orlin | Posted 01.18.2012

Read More: Thanksgiving Wine, Merlot, Lioco, Earthstone, Holiday Wine, Pacific Rim, Sparkling Wine, Chateau Coutet, Recuerdo Wine, Dessert Wine, Dashe Wine, Grenache, Decoy, Sauternes, Pine Ridge, Wine, Bagrationi, Brut Rose, Chenin Blanc, Malbec, Seguras Viudas, Slidepollajax, Food News
Mary Orlin

I like to introduce my guests to interesting wines, wines that you might not otherwise try with a holiday dinner. So no Pinot Noir or Chardonnay here, just my top 10 recommendations to try along with the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.

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Seeing the World Through Rosé Colored Wine Glasses

Mary Orlin | Posted 07.20.2011

Read More: Rose Avengers & Producers, Grenache, Pink Out, Melinda Keary, Midsummer Cellars, Michele Oulett, Durell Vineyard, Rose Wine, Dunstan, Ellie Phipps Price, Provence, Wine, Chateau D'Esclans, Garrus, Lorenza, Battonage, Wine Tasting, Food News
Mary Orlin

Imagine walking into a room of only pink wine. Yes, it's fabulous.

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Summertime Is Rose Wine Season

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New Zealand, World Market, Lucien Albrecht, Melissa Stackhouse, Rose Wine, Syrah, La Crema, Murphy's Law, Sonoma, Grenache, Rosé, Russian River, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Sam's Wines, Kim Crawford, Australia, Spain, South Africa, France, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

If you think pink wine is for frail old ladies who don't know anything but (gag) White Zin, it's time to think again. Rose has stealthily made a comeback over the last few years.

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It's Wine With Seafood at Glenn's Diner

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Chicago Diners, Grenache, Whitefish, Baron Phillippe De Rothschild, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Scallops, Wine, Glenn's Diner, Seafood, Mouvedre, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Since the menu is fairly eclectic between the diner fare and the dozen or so fresh fish and seafood items flown in daily, pairing was going to be a little tricky.

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Who Wants (Organic) Wine?

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sauvignon Blanc, Biodynamic, Argentinean Wine, Organic Grapes, Biodynamnic Wine, Cabernet, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Organic Wine, Chardonnay, California Wine, Syrah, Grenache, Italian Wine, Chilean Wine, Wine, Sam's Wines, Food, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Since more and more people are eating organic food, it's only natural they would also want to explore organic wine.

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