Taste of Wine

Wine of the Month: 2007 Banfi Brunello  Di Montalcino DOCG Estate Bottled

Wine of the Month: 2007 Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG Estate Bottled

From the ancient hills of Montalcino in Tuscany, Italy, and made with select high quality Sangiovese grapes. 

Reviewing 2012 and the Top 10 tastings

Reviewing 2012 and the Top 10 tastings

In 2012 America solidified its position as the world’s largest wine consuming country in the world (beating the French, again.)

Party wines that  sparkle and bubble

Party wines that sparkle and bubble

So you’re ready to party.

Harvest On Howell Mountain brings good things

Harvest On Howell Mountain brings good things

In our last report on Napa Valley wines, most wineries were happy to see the progress of the fruit as it experienced “Veraison,” the changing of the leaves and grapes to a rich color, signaling the onset of harvest. 

Chandler’s offers a new view of Pacific

Chandler’s offers a new view of Pacific

If you needed a new reason to sit and soak in the magnificent Pacific Ocean, you have one in the breathtaking surroundings at Chandler’s, the new restaurant and lounge inside the equally beautiful new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa. 

The pursuit of Banfi Wines has been one for perfection

The pursuit of Banfi Wines has been one for perfection

The journey began for Banfi and the Mariani family, Americans John and Harry, some 34 years ago, when they carefully assembled 7,100 acres in Italy in a constellation of single vineyards in the southern Tuscan countryside of Montalcino. 

With summer in the air it’s time for the German riesling

With summer in the air it’s time for the German riesling

I love the festive atmosphere of a German celebration. 

‘Big,’ ‘bold,’ only just begin to describe taste of a Lewis wine

‘Big,’ ‘bold,’ only just begin to describe taste of a Lewis wine

Big, bold and concentrated just begin to describe what’s in store when a Lewis Wine meets the palate. 

Small plates, big pours and big news at Flemings

Small plates, big pours and big news at Flemings

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is an unforgettable night of fun and flavor in a palatial setting where the culinary good life is toasted nightly. 

Temecula Wineries open their hearts to troops

Temecula Wineries open their hearts to troops

The wineries and the community of Temecula are opening up their hearts and wallets to Marine Corporal Juan Dominguez who chose Temecula to be his home after suffering a triple amputation of both legs and an arm in combat in Afghanistan. The goal is to build a “smart home” with state-of-the-art features to allow him [...]