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THE WINE GUY: Pinot noir from California appellations, Part I
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Pinot noir at its best is all about expression of its source. Wine folks use terms like appellation and terroir to encapsulate the influence of all the factors — climate, soil, and humans — that…
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THE WINE GUY: Pinot noir from California appellations, Part II
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In my last column, I recommended several pinot noirs from norther California appellations. Here are my recommendations from central and southern California. Monterey. Several locations in Monterey, including Chalone and Arroyo Seco, are capable of…
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THE WINE GUY: Pinot noir from California appellations, Part I
Pinot noir at its best is all about expression of its source. Wine folks use terms like appellation and terroir to encapsulate the influence of all the factors — climate, soil, and humans — that contribute to the making of a wine. With pinot noir, these seem to be even more important than with other…
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THE WINE GUY: Pinot noir from California appellations, Part II
In my last column, I recommended several pinot noirs from norther California appellations. Here are my recommendations from central and southern California. Monterey. Several locations in Monterey, including Chalone and Arroyo Seco, are capable of producing very good pinot noir. But the remote Santa Lucia Highlands, with sloping vineyards and gravelly loam soils, has emerged…
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THE WINE GUY: Zinfandel to accompany end-of-summer grilling
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If you’ve read my column much over the years, you should know that zinfandel is my favorite red wine. I just love the lively wild berry (often described as bramble) fruit, brash texture and spicy,…
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THE WINE GUY: Zinfandel to accompany end-of-summer grilling
If you’ve read my column much over the years, you should know that zinfandel is my favorite red wine. I just love the lively wild berry (often described as bramble) fruit, brash texture and spicy, peppery notes. It is especially enjoyable this time of year with all manner of grilled vegetables and meats, not to…
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THE WINE GUY: The how-tos of reading a wine label
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You’re at the store hunting for a good wine for tonight’s dinner, or maybe a gift. But you’re confronted with a sea of labels. How to choose? Even if you have a pretty good idea…
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THE WINE GUY: The how-tos of reading a wine label
You’re at the store hunting for a good wine for tonight’s dinner, or maybe a gift. But you’re confronted with a sea of labels. How to choose? Even if you have a pretty good idea what type of wine you want, it still can be a daunting task.Producers know this, so many try to catch…
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THE WINE GUY: Value wines for summertime sipping
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Whether you are looking for a patio potable, picnic thirst-quencher, barbecue sipper or casual tipple, my tastings over the last few months have revealed numerous warm-weather wine options, an assortment of good values for your…
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THE WINE GUY: Value wines for summertime sipping
Whether you are looking for a patio potable, picnic thirst-quencher, barbecue sipper or casual tipple, my tastings over the last few months have revealed numerous warm-weather wine options, an assortment of good values for your pleasure, listed in order of preference. I have noticed that as the weather warms I tend to drink more white…