Zinfandel is one of those wines I’ve always had either a big love or strong dislike relationship with. Many years ago, when I first tried Zin, I came across inexpensive grocery store bottles that tasted like cooked, grape stew jam. Then there was the sweet White Zinfandel craze, which many
Mettler Family Vineyards
Mettler Family Vineyards, Straight Outta Lodi
Considering themselves farmers first, the Mettler family is a hands-on winery, personally managing the entire process — from growing grapes, harvesting, making the wine, to selling and trucking. They’re Certified Organic and Sustainable, all while using minimal water. With a family history dating back six
Matic Wines are Created Naturally, with Good Energy
Have you ever thought about wine having good energy? Most of us randomly pluck a bottle from the shelf, not giving much thought to where or how it’s made. We just hope it’s decent for the price and won’t give us a headache. Then, there are times a special label
Sweet Wine from Bordeaux
Golden Bordeaux is all about Sémillon and its versatility.
Age worthy and certainly not just a dessert wine, this sweet style of Bordeaux gives enchanting aromas of jasmine, sweet almond oil, candied oranges, ginger, honeysuckle, and ripe mango. Their gorgeous shades of gold remind me of desert sunsets, marigold
How to Open a Bottle of Wine?
How do you open a bottle of wine? If you’re like me, you may have formed old (and technically wrong) habits, such as cranking and twisting the bottle, or slicing the foil upwards with any random knife within reach. Even though I’ve taken classes, have a WSET Certification, and have
The Vineyards Bed & Breakfast – An Oasis in Arizona Wine Country
The Vineyards Bed & Breakfast is truly a green, peaceful oasis off the Verde Valley Wine Trail
Page Springs is a hidden oasis in the desert. Just off the I-17, about an hour and a half north of Phoenix, you’ll take the Montezuma’s Well exit and drive a handful of
Murrieta’s Well
Murrieta’s Well is rich in history. Nestled in Livermore Valley, it’s one of California’s oldest wine estates.
A brief history timeline
1884: Louis Mel fell in love with the property, purchasing it for he and his wife 1940: Louis sold it to his friend Ernest Wente (of Wente Vineyards)1990: Phillip Wente
Natural Wine
Natural wine is being made all over the world without the advertising label. Winemakers and grape growers are passionately creating cleaner wines while being kind to the environment and we just have to know where to find them.
What Exactly is Natural Wine?
There’s no precise definition for natural wine.
Milbrandt Rosé + Wasabi Crusted Scallops
Milbrandt Rosé
The 2018 Milbrandt Rosé ($15) is a Syrah driven, happily priced rosé from Milbrandt Winery in Colombia Valley, Washington. Medium-bodied, with an almost oily texture, notes of watermelon rind, apricot, green herbs, and cranberry all come together with pleasant salinity. Peach aromas, lingering finish, a mellow 12.5% ABV, and an accompanying
Orsi Wines, Italian Roots in California Soil
Orsi Wines, Italian Roots in California Soil
Orsi Family Vineyards is a small production, boutique winery in Sonoma County, California. They’ve been growing grapes since 1992 and produce unique, rare varietals native to Italy. If you’re a wine lover, you’ve probably heard of Sangiovese. But, what about Fiano? Or Biancolella d’Ischia?