California

  1. California Harvest 2011: A New-and Welcome?-Direction

    Palate Press &bull 1 Hour Ago

    A cool, persistent spring was the beginning of the weather problems that would plague the 2011 California harvest, pushing back bud break to make the grapes almost three weeks behind schedule. May and June had heavy rains, and the summer… Full Story »

  2. McClean Vineyards Estate Private Reserve Syrah Vertical - $49.99

    Woot Wine! &bull 2 Hours Ago

    Hey, why not? Finally, you can do some good by simply buying a bottle. I have a surprise for you, Maureen! "Oooh, what is it?" It's a McClean Vineyards Estate Private Reserve Syrah Vertical 2-Pack! "What? I thought we talked about this, honey! We need to tighten our belts in the new year, and frivolous wine purchases are one of… Full Story »


  3. Villagio Inn and Spa

    Cheers 2 Wine &bull 3 Hours Ago

    Villagio Inn and Spa is an amazing place to stay in the Napa Wine Country. Indulge yourself at this luxury resort located in downtown Yountville. It's centrally located 9 miles north of the city of Napa. This luxurious boutique hotel… Full Story »

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  4. California wine industry applauds trade pact with Korea

    Daily Wine News &bull Yesterday

    A new trade agreement will remove the duty on U.S. wines exported to Korea, a growing market for California vintners.The agreement, announced this week by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, will take effect March 15. Korea's import duty on U.S.… Full Story »

  5. Dono dal Cielo Zinfandel - $53.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Yesterday

    Lost in translation Look, sir, I don't care if you don't know Dale Cielo, but please don't call me "infidel." No, sir, this is Main Street Wine and Spirits. You can't buy spices here, nor do can you buy aromas of spices like cinnamon, allspice, and anise. You won't find any… Full Story »

  6. Castoro Cellars Whale Rock Vineyard Estate Primitivo - $59.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Yesterday

    Whale? It was a simple misunderstanding is all. I have to be honest, I was a little disappointed at first. Not with the wine itself, but just the fact that it was wine at all. Maybe it's embarrassing to admit this, but I kind of just glanced over the menu, saw… Full Story »

  7. Everett Ridge 08 Estate Zinfandel - $64.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Yesterday

    Robots Can Have Hands, Too We asked, "handcrafted" doesn't actually mean they poke their fingers in your wine. These three bottles of 2008 Everette Ridge Estate Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, are most certainly crafted by hand, away from some overly-mechanized assembly line. But "hand… Full Story »

  8. California wines get major boost against Pierce's disease (US)

    Daily Wine News &bull Feb 21, 2012

    A team of researchers has found a way to ensure that your evening glass of wine will continue to be available, despite the potential attack of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf), a bacterium that causes Pierce's disease and poses a significant threat… Full Story »


  9. Help BV Coastal Estates Give & Give Back

    Wine Country &bull Feb 21, 2012

    At BV we make wines to enjoy at every American table. The fact that so many people are not able to put food on that table is a critical issue of our times," says BV Marketing Brand Manager, Noelle Campbell.… Full Story »

  10. Esterlina Cole Ranch Reserva Pinot Noir - $79.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Feb 21, 2012

    We're All At This Point Now This late in the month, our New Year's resolutions are falling by the wayside. That deal to not eat chocolate? Really being tested, right? Or maybe you said "No more cherry pie!" Yeah, that's getting difficult a few weeks in. But listen, stay strong. Keep going. Because the 2008… Full Story »

  11. Are Americans' Tastes Changing? (Wine Spectator)

    Wine Spectator &bull Feb 21, 2012

    Did you happen to notice the announcements a few weeks ago about how Starbucks and Peet's are now offering lighter-roast coffees? This was no small thing, and I confess that it took me by surprise. Now, I do not consider myself any sort of coffee connoisseur. Oh sure, I buy whole beans and grind them before making a double espresso in the morning. But compared with the obsessive coffee geeks out there (and if you think wine geeks are… Full Story »

  12. Kent Rasmussen 2008 Esoterica Petite Sirah - $59.99

    Woot Wine! &bull Feb 21, 2012

    It's About Graceful Living How often does something move "Into the range of eggplant" these days? If you're urban, you can't just consider taste and style. You've just got to keep one eye on color and tone. Will that vodka go with your drapes? Naturally! Set it down! Will that chicken look nice on the china? No way! Throw it out… Full Story »

  13. Feb. 20th - Feb. 26th: Cali Whites & Reds, Northern & Southern Italy

    55 Degree Wine &bull Feb 20, 2012

    CALIFORNIA DREAMING Norman Vineyards "No Nonsene White" Paso Robles, California 2009 A classic blend of Rhone, Rhine and Burgundy varietals from our neighbors up north. William Hill Estate Chardonnay Central Coast, California 2010 Classic California Chardonnay. Smooth, crisp, long and… Full Story »

  14. Uncorkings 2.20.12

    Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Feb 20, 2012

    On Sunday, March 25, 2012, renowned chef and cookbook author Daniel Boulud will hold his annual charity gala in support of Citymeals-on-Wheels. Now in its 14th year, the event will be held at Boulud's namesake restaurant, Daniel, in New York… Full Story »

  15. 2009 Alysian Floodgate Vineyard Rock Hill Pinot Noir

    The Blog Wine Cellar &bull Feb 20, 2012

    Alysian is a small boutique producer headed up by veteran California Pinot Noir producer Gary Farrell. After selling his very successful "Gary Farrell" label in 2004, he decided to return to producing small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the… Full Story »

  16. Whither Bill Foley? A wine critic weighs in on his California properties

    Steve Heimoff's Wine Blog &bull Feb 20, 2012

    Bill Foley came onto my radar years ago, when his winery empire still was small and centered in Santa Barbara County (through Lincourt and Foley Estates, both of them very good wineries). I followed his career as he bought Sebastiani,… Full Story »

  17. California wine in China: vintners work to crack Asian market (US)

    Daily Wine News &bull Feb 19, 2012

    California winemakers think the days of rice wine in China are waning as vintners find success marketing high-end cabernets to a new generation of upscale consumers. Wine exports crushed international sales records in 2011, due in large part to growing… Full Story »

  18. Great White Shark loves his vintage wine

    Daily Wine News &bull Feb 19, 2012

    Golfing superstar Greg Norman has emerged as our newest wine tycoon with vineyards in Australia, California and Argentina. And he has not one but two fabulous cellars with precious vintages such as Penfolds Grange and Chateau Margaux. Norman is in… Full Story »

  19. California Choo Choo

    De Long Wine Movement &bull Feb 19, 2012

    David Gissen has done it again with an amazing new Metro Wine map of California. I know that - with the exception of BART - trains aren't that big in CA but just like his Metro Wine Map of France,… Full Story »


  20. California sunset (heading back to Austin), 2010 Tempier, 2006 Vodopivec

    Do Bianchi &bull Feb 18, 2012

    We've had a lot to celebrate out here in the land where I grew up: Georgia P met her grandma Judy and her Parzen cousins, my band Nous Non Plus had a super fun mini-tour, and it was great to… Full Story »

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