A Free Wine Encyclopedia!A new California winery with an old name appeared on the horizon in 1986. This is not the giant Sebastiani Vineyards in Sonoma of jug wine fame! (and some occasional premium wines worth considering). This is Sam J., the grandson of the founder, who has struck out for himself. Sam was raised with wine. He… read more »
One day in 1906, a nineteen-year-old Enology student from the University of Genoa got a bit of advice from his college professor that would change his Life, “If you want to make wine,” he said, “you’d better go back to California. . .experiment by yourself and study.” His name was Louis M. Martini. The story… read more »
Top 8 Mother’s Day Fine Wines for Under $12! Moscatel, 2015. Fantelli (Mother’s Day Presents) This delicious Argentinian Moscatel is perfect to pair with seafood, vegetarian food, and other dishes! This wine is grown from Mendoza region in Argentina. The rich and tropical taste makes this wine a very delicious drink. The finish is… read more »
“I have seen some of the same grapes used to make ‘blush,’ ‘blanc,’ and ‘rose’ wines In some cases they are produced by the same winery! Could you tell me what the difference is?” Dr. T. R. E.; Bakersfield I’m not sure I can because there is no code, law or regulation which governs… read more »
Terms like Koonunga Hill, Coonawarra and Pokolbin most-likely don’t roll off the tongues of wine aficionados like Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, but someday they will. Our import selection, if you haven’t already guessed, comes from “down under”. . . Australia. With all the hoopla over the Australian tourist ads here it was time to find… read more »
••CORRECTION: I reported in a previous article that the two grapes in white Bordeaux were semillon and sauvignon blanc. I erroneously noted that the sauvignon blanc adds the flavor and body while the semillon contributes the acid. OOPS! It’s the other way around.. . Oh well, you’re never too old to learn or too young to… read more »
Mom’s got a tough gig. Often overworked and under-appreciated, a mother is on non-stop with no time to rest. This year, tell her you care in the most fabulous way possible: A Wine of the Month Club Gift Membership! We can’t think of a better way to show your love, and it’s gotta be one… read more »