Recently I received a few samples from Cinnabar Winery in the Paso Robles region of California. One that is very drinkable now and one you can cellar for the future. California Zinfandel red blendlittle smoke and a lot of fruit on the nose. Tasted some elderberry and currant with dark berries. MORE >>

SPIT: cellar age. California’s budget may be reeling, but authorities won’t be hitting the bottle–for more excise taxes, at least, as they maintain excise taxes at 1991 levels. SPIT: wine and football. NFL players endorsing (their own) wine? That’s a no-no. But the NFL accepting alcohol ads? Bring it on! MORE >>

Vintage: 2007 Appellation: California Vineyard Sources: Clarksburg & Lodi Harvest Date: September 10 through October 24, 2007 Release Date: March 2009 Wine pH: 3.61 Tags: California red wine Petite Syrah Think my taste buds are back. No matter what was tried I was getting a very musty taste. Bogle Winery 2007. Great value!! MORE >>

believe this is my first from the Paso Robles' region of California. A4C has released three wines from Central Coast California: a Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, and a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon California red wine Paso Robles Zinfandel Now Cabs I have no problem with. MORE >>

no sooner sat down on Friday when he brought out a Glenora Wine Cellars Gewurztraminer. Glenora Wine Cellars has been producing award winning wines in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State for more than 32 years. Of course, the lounge is owned by my son and his fiance and has become our regular hang out since opening one year ago. MORE >>