For my first day in California, we did a Petite Sirah comparison from different regions in California. They were all 8-12 years old. It’s about as Californian as you can get, since 90% of Petite Sirah is from the US, almost all in California. Continue reading
20+ years on, the film Sideways has had an indelible impact on the wine world: from changes in the popularity of varieties, inspiring new wine lovers, and increasing the local tourism in Santa Barbara County wine country. That’s why I call it “Sideways Country.” Continue reading
Can a Washington State Pinot hold its own versus classic producers from Sonoma and the Willamette Valley? Continue reading
While I was in California back in February, I decided to open a few bottles of Napa Cab to see how they’ve evolved at their different ages. However, this comparison also highlights how the style of Napa Cab has also changed over the years. Continue reading
Here’s a run down of my wine adventures during my latest annual trip to California. I did wine tasting in San Luis Obispo County (SLO) and Sonoma. Continue reading
Continuing with my series of reviews checking in on aging wines, I’m going to try a 10 year old Petite Sirah. Continue reading
Whenever I come home to California, I like to explore lesser known Californian producers, regions and varieties. If you’re looking to find something else besides Napa Cab and save some money, here are the highlights of what I tasted, including a bonus review on wine from Hawaii. Continue reading
Although the wine market has been down in general, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the few varieties to see an increase in consumption recently. I want to explore 2 regions known for Sauvignon Blanc that might be a different style from what you’re used to. Continue reading
Barolo is the undisputed king of Nebbiolo, but it’s expensive. Can we find other quality Nebbiolo values in other regions around the world? Continue reading
Can Zinfandel age? I’m going to compare a 10 year old Zin to younger Zins to find out. Continue reading