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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...
Towards an Honest Expression of the Vineyard
San Pedro, Cachapoal-Andes (Chile) “Altair” 2019 ($90): Four years ago, only months before the word...
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...
Cheers! Wine-Based Cocktails
While it’s true that nothing beats a glass of good wine as the sun sets and dinner looms, every now and then a pre-dinner...