Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’m convinced, and it is rapidly becoming known, that Amador County is the best wine growing region in the world for Barbera – and the proof is in the high-quality wine that flows out of here season after season. When you look at the natural origins of Barbera,...
Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
SPARKLE THROUGH SUMMER – SAY HELLO TO SEKT SERIES PART 3 This sparkler was practically made for a summer soiree, with its juicy crush of stone fruit flavors and waves of refreshing minerality coupled with racy acidity. The Jana Blanc de Blanc holds its own...
Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Putting wine into words tends to elude even the most talented philosophers and linguists. Ancient Greek playwright Euripides came close when he said, “Both to the rich and poor, wine is the happy antidote for sorrow.” Centuries later, author Paulo Coelho encourages...
Jul 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
ENTER SCOTT HARVEY: MASTER OF OLD-WORLD-STYLE WINES IN THE NEW WORLD Scott’s interest in winemaking took hold when he was a high school exchange student in Rheinland Pfalz, Germany. It was there he discovered the artisanal method of not just producing but crafting...
May 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
THE THREE METHODS OF SPARKLING WINEMAKING Fizz, pop, clink, sip. This ritual is one bubbly-lovers hold sacred, and many look to Champagne for their fizzy fix. Made with mainly Chardonnay grapes, Blanc de Blancs from Champagne has enjoyed a lifetime of prestige, so...
Mar 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Let’s play a little word association game. I’ll give you a word or phrase; you tell me what first comes to mind: (1) California’s Wine Country (2) Gold Medal Winning California Wines (3) Old Vine Zinfandels (4) Barbera Now, let us give the...
