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So the next time you raise a glass of something very aromatic, very elegant and very expensive, remember to toast the folks driving the tractors. Toast their colleagues who dig dirt and shovel dung. All of that, plus sweat and passion, ended up in your glass.
Two more Santa Barbara County producers I visited last month whose wines greatly impressed me possess winemakers who are highly respected by their peers.
American Wine is a comprehensive overview of wine grape growing and winemaking across the country, featuring wines from every state and nook and cranny across America.
In the United States, I enjoyed a nice bottle of chardonnay, but never have I experienced the variety of wines, the passion of the winegrowers, the dominance of the grape in a culture, and the inclusion of this important commodity into so many components of the Georgian way of life.
California's Napa Valley attracts plenty of visitors each year with its gorgeous scenery, gourmet eats, and, of course, some of the best wineries in t...
Talk about off the beaten path. This has to be one of the most scenic drives to a winery I've ever been on.
Here is your guide to Germany's 13 wine regions, including some of the most famous vineyards, must-see sights, and wine-related events.
With the new developments at these three Santa Maria producers, I expect the appellation's profile will soon be rising.
Cleaning out my mother's house has been both painful and eye-opening. Her photos, keepsakes and written words remind me of the amazing woman she once was, and highlight the glaring contrast between her then and now.
Sandestin Wine Festival was the backdrop for restaurateur and personality extraordinaire Paula Deen to bring her sense and sensibility along with a heaping portion of southern charm to an event that has been tenderly called the "Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals."
Great wine doesn't have to be expensive. Our top picks that cost $10 or less are perfect for wine lovers on a budget.
Santa Barbara is making some of California's most interesting, compelling and balanced wines.
Looking back on the food I was lucky enough to eat this week, I'm struck by a culinary leitmotif of sorts. Excluding the octopus dish at Dressler, each item was a re-vamped version of a classic; skilled in its distillation of the original concept and masterful in execution.
Why are restaurants losing by consistently charging $10 (or more) a glass for a bottle that costs $6 (or less) wholesale?
Northern California's gorgeous Napa Valley region has tons of wino-centric activities to offer throughout its lush, rolling hills and endless vineyards. But there's also plenty to do here even if you're not a wine connoisseur, from biking, to hiking, to hitting the Napa River.
People who use criticism to guide their reading or tasting don't need unpolluted appraisals. What they do need is a reliable correlation with their own preferences.
