Champagne’s effervescence cleanses the palate, it makes food more enjoyable, and more importantly, it is more effective than tequila when trying to close the deal with a date. Champagne is arguably one of the greatest inventions that happened to mankind. And, like most great things, Champagne was discovered by accident. …
We love wine with a color in the name. Every color has a meaning, a mood, an emotion. Colors influence state of minds and trigger instincts. They are carefully picked to provoke and promote. They all have been assigned with various meanings, but they do remain highly subjective. When assigned …
Just a few days ago, I purchased a case of red wine, a Pinot Noir from a winery in the Anderson Valley. The wine was shipped via UPS and carefully packed in a typical cardboard box made especially for wine. The wine was delivered with no apparent damage… but I …
If you look for the meaning of the word “punt” in the dictionary, you will most likely find 5 definitions: 1. verb – delay in answering or taking action; equivocate. 2. noun – a long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat, square at both ends and propelled with a long pole, used on …
By Steve Jacobson & Laurent Jouvin – Dave Phinney is one of the finest winemakers of our time. He made his name when he made the great Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon blend, THE PRISONER. He followed it up with a great Zinfandel, SALDO. His Syrah, D66, is a superb wine… among many …
A few months ago, I wrote about the ideal wine storage, and gave out a few tips on how to store wine without a wine cellar. Storing your wine for proper aging is important, and serving it at the right temperature is just as critical. Optimal wine serving temperature can turn a …
Welcome to part 3 of “celebrity winemakers”. In this article, we feature Jeff Gordon, Robert Mark Kamen, Fergie, and last but not least Antonio Banderas. Enjoy and make sure to check the bottom of the page for more celebrity winemakers! Enjoy and check back later for more! 9 – Our …
When I first heard about FLYING GOAT wine (around 2002), I was in a wine store in Santa Ynez (Santa Barbara Wine Country). The wine merchant was telling me how wonderful the Flying Goat Pinot Noirs were. I was cautious in that I hadn’t tasted the wine… and the bottle …
In addition to donating millions to charitable organizations, spending time to help various people in need, more celebrities are getting involved with what really matters: WINE! This is part 2 of “celebrity winemakers”. Enjoy and check back later for more! 5 – Let’s be honest… We ALL remember actor Jason Priestley as the …
They come from all over the place, they are actors, musicians, race car drivers, politicians – or all of the above – and they have one thing in common… they all have a deep appreciation for wine and winemaking. Oh and money… they all have money. As a matter of …
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