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The third-annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction, put on by the Sonoma County Vintners, was hosted on April 20th and 21st this year. A whirlwind of events starting with the two...
Read MoreHigh expectations for the vintage, a recovery in fine wine prices and the opportunity to increase transparency and efficiency bode particularly well for En Primeur in 2016. The opportunity for...
Read MoreNeal Martin has recently reviewed some stunning white Bordeaux. Pick up these 10 bottles—surely fitting for any spring or summertime function—all rated 90 points and higher with a less than...
Read MoreMexico's wildly popular cocktail is finally making headway in the U.S. Here's where to find them....
Read MoreNot every New World winemaking country can claim that it has a heritage grape variety—one they have single-handedly bred and can call their own. If you’re familiar with South African...
Read MoreIt’s a well-known fact that mothers love their Chardonnay and that’s because this go-to white wine is about as versatile as it gets in the great Golden State, so there’s...
Read MoreDon Van Staaveren, winemaker emeritus of Three Sticks in Sonoma Valley, has experimented with cookie and wine pairings in his home kitchen for years. Here's what you need to know....
Read MoreThis year, we’re thinking inside the box—because it’s what’s inside that counts—and giving Mom a wine club subscription....
Read MoreIn California, there’s no denying that Napa Valley has the lock on Cabernet Sauvignon. But on the other side of the Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley is keeping Napa...
Read MoreThe Languedoc region in the south of France has long been known to wine industry insiders as a great appellation for value—you can often find quality wines for a fraction...
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