Cabernet with — Cooler Air!
July 26, 2011 by Dick Rosano
With temperatures breaking thermometers – let alone records – and the Weather Channel refusing to report the next forecast, the thought of anything sizzling on the grill sounds like a scene from a Stephen King horror story. So most of us have huddled inside our homes where the air conditioner groans under loads that [...]
Cabernet with Lamb
December 5, 2010 by Dick Rosano
It’s no accident that Cabernet Sauvignon is considered the king of red wines. Oh, sure, we love a silky Oregon Pinot Noir, an earthy Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, or a spicy Argentine Malbec, but somehow the compass needle continues to point toward the Cabs in the back rack of the wine cellar. The high temperatures [...]
Drinking Begins at 10 a.m. at Wine Bloggers Event in Walla Walla
June 25, 2010 by Angela Logomasini
WALLA WALLA, Wash.–Starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, the Wine Bloggers Conference began a tasting (still ongoing), offering dozens and dozens of wines from around the world. In just an hour, I have already sampled more fabulous wines that I can count. I stop drinking now to share thoughts on a few–listed in the order [...]
Reviews of Ten Sisters and Emblem
June 23, 2010 by Derek Swanson
Last Friday the baby-sitter bailed on me last minute, so my plans to meet the WWP staff with wine samples at Charlie Palmer Steak (they offer free corkage on Fridays) were scratched. Plan B: When I informed my wine-loving neighbor Scott I had 3 bottles to review, he said he had 4 steaks to review [...]
For Mother’s Day: 2009 Arriviste Napa Valley Rosé by Blackbird Vineyards
May 6, 2010 by Derek Swanson
In time for Mother’s Day, this week’s recommendation comes from Bruce Rabanit, sommelier at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach, CA. ”Approaching this summer I’m pleased to introduce Blackbird Vineyards, “Arriviste” 2009 from Napa Valley. This rosé offers the essence of the new world with the complexity and profile of the old [...]
