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  • Touring Italy, by Way of California

    With nearly a thousand different types of indigenous grapes recognized in Italy, the country’s wine traditions are both impressive and daunting. You can start with some of the more recognizable Italian grapes – many of which are grown in California, too.

  • Paso Robles: Wine’s New Frontier

    They’ve been making amazing wines in Paso for some time, but it’s only been in the last 10 to 15 years of production that the rest of the wine community has started to take notice. It's time for you to discover this region, either by tasting or visiting.

  • Spring-y Wines for Your Holiday Table

    If that first burst of springtime energy hasn’t already been used up in spring cleaning, consider applying it to freshening up your wine drinking. Wines are as seasonal as food, and the right ones can brighten your Easter, Passover or Mother's Day.

  • A Pinot Primer: What You Need to Know About This Global Grape

    Pinot Noir is a fussy grape to grow, but anyone serious about wine should be drinking it. It’s lighter weight and has higher acidity than many other reds, so it goes with lots of foods, including fish. And it has less headache-causing histamines than most

  • La Dolce Vita: Easy Italian Dinner Party

    Haven’t had a chance to visit Italy? While it should be on your bucket list, the great thing about la dolce vita is that you can re-create much of what makes folks swoon for Italy at home by cooking up an easy Italian meal to share with loved ones.

  • Wine 101: The Basics for Beginners

    Nobody learned algebra without first mastering basic math, and no one became genuinely knowledgeable about wine without learning the basics either. The good news is here is that Wine 101 is lots more fun than, say, conjugating verbs in French 101.

  • The Wine You Can Drink with Almost Anything

    For red wine lovers, experimenting with different grape varieties is essential. But if you think swapping your favorite Cabernet for a Merlot qualifies as exploring, you’re missing the boat. Steer towards Spain to discover the wonders of Tempranillo.

  • How to Find Great Value Wines

    How many times have have you been seduced by a wine's sale price only to open it up and realize, "Yep, it tastes cheap"? Discounted doesn’t equal delicious. Let’s review some of the basics of wine bargains for your own treasure hunting.