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Wine with… Spaghetti Pure & Simple
I find myself gravitating towards simpler food, fewer meat-oriented menus, and in general focusing more on simplicity rather...
Five Takes on Tuscan Sangiovese
Tuscany is a remarkable wine region. Although most of its red wines are based on the Sangiovese grape — with notable...
Remembering Mike Grgich: The Man Who Put California Wines on the Map
The wine world lost a giant last month. Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, the man who thrust California wine onto the...
Riding the Lingering Waves of Summer
MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2021 ($30) and Russian River Valley "Clockwise"...
Lessons from Judging a Wine Competition
Last week I had the opportunity to sit in as a judge for the Texsom International Wine Awards (TIWA). It was an...
Sidetracks to Great Wine: Ten Top Destinations
Summer travel season is now nearly underway for most people, with the end of school on the horizon, and travel industry experts...