When it comes to organic and biodynamique viticulture, the vast majority of what I see here is very positive for the overall elevation of the quality of the wines produced by these methods, but again, if one is a vigneron pursuing this direction, it seems to me that it still behooves one to not get too zealous or puritanical in one’s approach. MORE >>

Today, I stopped in to buy a Sauvignon Blanc for the evening. Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Babich Wines combines the craftsmanship of today with the experience won from years of pioneering viticulture and winemaking. Tags: white wine Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand Today, I chose a good one. This wine is awesome! MORE >>

The Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from California have been crushed, de-stemmed and had the yeast added.  I recently wrote about working on my second batch of home made wine.  The "must" is now fermenting away and based on the quality of the fruit, we are hopeful for our second vintage. How good was it you ask?  MORE >>

[link] I go into a wine shop I often pass by the California, Washington and Oregon sections just because I am always on the lookout for some old school obscure grape that I have never heard of before. This post is about a California producer that is not readily available in the city but can be accessed online. And more often than not.or MORE >>

No, it was not from Argentina, Chile or California. By this point though Spanish missionaries had brought wine all the way into what is now California. Being from Mexico, he had never heard of any viticulture to speak highly of other than some brandy here and there. Not merlot, cabernet sauvignon or zinfandel. MORE >>