A Free Wine Encyclopedia!The maximum enjoyment of fine wines can only be accomplished by observing certain basic guidelines about how they are served. The service of wines includes the consideration of optimum temperature, the age, the uncorking of the bottle, and the pouring of the wine into the glass. The question is…which glass? Other than the closest drinking vessel at hand,… read more »
Amongst the resplendent cabernet jewels in Napa’s crown, few sparkle so pre-eminently as those of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. I quote here, one who knows whereof he speaks, Warren Winiarski, winemaker and co-owner of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: “Let us take a fresh start by making an assumption….that in every class of product there is… read more »
“This is a new twist for us. We received such a fun letter from a member we wanted to share it with everyone. Her cover letter closed with; “……keep up the good work on finding us quality wines to sip each month.” The enclosure reads as follows. “Recently, for my assistant’s 30th birthday, I decided… read more »
Lately I have received a number of phone calls wanting to discuss recent trips to northern California for wine tasting and relaxation. I thought I would describe my most recent trip to the Sonoma Valley in search of wine and rest. Both my wife (Sandra) and I have been working very hard this year, and… read more »
Here is the gist of a typical conversation that has repeated itself during the last year between Paul Jr. and myself (Sr.), since I moved to Julian (It is usually the following sequence of events). Paul Jr. goes to a trade tasting sponsored by a distributor, and does his thing of tasting every wine at… read more »
Last week, at a charity wine tasting, I overheard a conversation of two enthusiasts. Though rather interesting in scope it lead me to believe that the two characteristics “aroma” and “bouquet” are often used interchangeably when further investigation shows a distinct difference between the two. The following is a reprint of the 9/89 newsletter with… read more »
Our “in depth food and wine exploration” this time was to Portugal. A small country, easy to travel in, but with absolutely insane automobile and truck drivers. I do not understand how they do not have more accidents. I guess they are skilled aggressive drivers. Very hard on the nerves! I logged over 250 wines… read more »
By the time you are reading this, Rosemarie and I will be sleeping off our jet lag from an extensive exploration of Portuguese wines and foods. This is our first “four week” in depth study session…. Now that Jr. is running the shop, we can afford to spend that kind of time! (He is getting… read more »
(Editorial forenote: It pleases me to see how often [and unexpectedly so] Paul chooses these wonderful wines from Chile as club selections. I have been a long time fan of Chilean wines. They often represent bargain values. L.T.) The Errazuriz Panquehue Winery (their slogan is “once you have tasted our wines… you’ll want to learn… read more »
The Congress Springs Winery, situated on the Santa Clara side of the rugged Santa Cruz mountain is surrounded by such illustrious neighbors as David Bruce, Martin Ray, Mount Eden and Ridge Vineyards. Dan Gehrs and his wife Robin rebuilt the winery (which dates from the 1890’s) in 1976. Dan’s winemaking philosophy… “We don’t try to… read more »