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March, 2008

The 1976 Paris Tasting Revisted: There have been several articles, and at least one book, written about the famous Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, better known as the Judgment of Paris. The desire for a better understanding of that day has occupied a place in the American wine psyche ever since. As the wine culture in California has developed to a lifestyle choice, it has significantly increased the thirst for more information. Read More ...

Upcoming Event Season : Spring is here and the wine regions of California are opening their doors to wine enthusiasts once again. The list of events they offer to showcase their new release of wines is long. We have compiled a small sampling of what is happening this season in California Wine Country, highlighting a sampling of what you can expect. . Read More...

Travel - Point Reyes National Seashore: One of California’s most outstanding scenic resources is its rugged and wild seashore. One of the most beautiful and best protected stretches of that seashore is located on the edge of one the state’s most highly populated areas and not far from one of its most celebrated wine regions. The Point Reyes National Seashore is within just a few miles out of the northern bay area cities of Marin County and is just south of the wine regions of the Sonoma Coast. It is a land of stark beauty, quaint towns, great food and even several cheese factories. Read More ...

Syrah Comparison Tasting: For our first 2008 wine comparative tasting we decided to start with six very nice Syrahs representing five very different California AVAs. Although these were all good examples of the varietal, there were some distinct differences in fruit versus earthiness and acid versus tannin levels that make them all the more intriguing! Read More ...

Zin Avenger: Check out the new comic Zin Avenger

Tour of California: News from the road, stage 1 and 2 of the United States greatest bicycle race.

Tasting Room Tips : Have you ever gotten home from your wonderful wine country weekend and opened that great bottle you purchased only to find it isn’t quite what you remembered? . Read More...

Wine in the Spotlight: Check out our featured wine Gewurztraminer and food pairing ,Gewurztraminer Pairing Advisor .

Wine Pairings: Our latest pairings: Gewurztraminer with Crab Cakes & Pinot Noir with Truffle Pasta.

Wine Country Wallpapers: Add one of our beautiful wine country pictures to your computer's start up page.