The movie Sideways maligned merlot and praised pinot noir — and that had a very real effect on the wine market for the last few years.
So it’s funny that one of the best California merlot producers is a winery known for its remarkable pinot noir.
Etude Winery out of the Sonoma Valley is a maker of rich and luxurious wines. As an estate winery, they grow all their own grapes and are a firm … Read more
I sampled wines from around the world at a Bottlenotes tasting at Crushpad in San Francisco a few days ago. I’ve narrowed down my favorites from the evening, to help you add some global flair to your wine rack.
To further help you add to your wine collection, Drink of the Week is giving away a gift card for the Bottlenotes online wine store and a free wine guidebook!
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Liquor and wine are a big part of many holiday dishes. Here are some of the most delicious recipes I could find that get a boost from the bottle and could be a part of your special holiday meal. Enjoy!
StartersSweet Potato Bourbon Soup
Drunken Crab Bisque
Roasted Beet and Smoked Sturgeon Salad with Vodka Vinaigrette
Grilled Molasses and Rum-Glazed Fresh Ham
Red Wine Braised Beef Brisket
Roasted Goose With Apple Rum Stuffing… Read more
During the holiday season, money’s tight. But it doesn’t mean you can’t have the good stuff … or give the good stuff.
Rosso & Bianco has some solid offerings for $12 a bottle. (I got mine at the tasting room, and it was $11 there.)
You can feel comfortable bringing this wine as a host or holiday gift or serving it at your holiday gathering.
The 2006 Pinot Grigio is a light and fruity white, … Read more
What are these people doing? Giving carnal pleasure to a robot?
No! They are making their own wine at home. And computers are involved!
WinePod is a home winemaking system that “presses, ferments and manages wine” in one unit.
You can connect it to your computer and get instructions, advice from wine pros and online support. It even has its own social network.
And all for only $4,499 (or $6,349 if you include grapes, accessories … Read more
Poizin Reserve by Armida Winery is a big zinfandel in a little coffin. The Healdsburg winery brags that this “wine to die for” is a blend of its best zinfandel grapes.
The 2005 and 2006 Reserves are best suited for wine lovers who enjoy a bold zinfandel and aren’t frightened by the $60–$90 price tag.
The Reserves’ less expensive cousin, the 2007 Poizon for $25, doesn’t come in a coffin but does present a lighter, … Read more
