The Paso Robles AVA (American Viticultural Area) wants respect and assiduously works to earn it. Continue reading “Paso Robles”
Category: Recent Columns
What does “crisp” mean?
High summer, high time for crisp wines. But what does “crisp” mean in a wine reference? Continue reading “What does “crisp” mean?”
Cabernet Franc
In the 1600s in southwestern France there was a pas de deux between a sauvignon blanc vine and a cabernet franc vine. The result was cabernet sauvignon, the dominant red grape of the last two centuries. Continue reading “Cabernet Franc”
Place vs. consistency
Wine divide: uniqueness of place vs. consistency of product. There is room for both, but they are almost mutually exclusive. Continue reading “Place vs. consistency”
July Fourth
Selecting wine for your July Fourth celebration can be a challenge. Continue reading “July Fourth”
Summer wine
Summer began last night—time for crisp whites and dry rosés. Continue reading “Summer wine”
Father’s Day
Wine for Father’s Day is fraught with peril. According to Gallup, daddy prefers beer. Mommy, on the other hand, is a wino. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
Tartrate crystals
Sometimes people freak about things found in wine when they should celebrate. Tartaric crystals, for example. Continue reading “Tartrate crystals”
Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc
Great white divide: chardonnay or sauvignon blanc? Continue reading “Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc”
Aromas
Your nose is the most important part of your body in the enjoyment of wine. Continue reading “Aromas”