Dino Torti Forza Inter Pino Nero Oltrepo Pavese 2008 Italy Also soft pressed, complex aromas of almonds, fruits and flowers, flavors of nutty, apple and pear, dry but satisfying. I'd like to thank Kristen and her good friends for helping me taste this flight of wine picks for Thanksgiving. Great deal at $10. Nice long layered finish. SRP $40. MORE >>

Today, the locus of Ridge’s single vineyard zinfandel production is their Lytton Springs Winery, north of Healdsburg in Sonoma. Although Paul Draper still holds the title of winemaker for all of Ridge, Eric Baugher makes the wines at the Monte Bello winery as well as the Geyserville wine. The lay of the land. MORE >>

Of course my choice would be Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley or Russian River Valley, the home of some of the best wines in the world. founding family of California wine, Concannon is the oldest continuously operating winery under the same family name, with four generations of family leadership at the helm. Suggested retail is $15. MORE >>

After the deBord Attack May 14, 2008 Q: In your opinion do most Californian wines stink? Wade on May 14, 2008 10:11 PM Can I ask a specific question? tom on May 15, 2008 06:35 PM Hear hear!!!! Meg on May 15, 2008 08:10 PM I havent had Newton for quite a while, but I agree. tom on May 16, 2008 07:27 PM I love your blog. MORE >>

got out of the tank, hosed down, changed my clothes into something more suitable than sticky grape stomping clothes and headed to Sonoma and the Sebastiani winery. got out of the tank, hosed down, changed my clothes into something more suitable than sticky grape stomping clothes and headed to Sonoma and the Sebastiani winery. MORE >>