Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. The past few months I have been tasting, or should I say consuming, some really fantastic California wines from many different AVA's. Most notably, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Tags: California Petite Sirah red wine must buy! MORE >>

very good example of a California Cabernet Sauvignon that tries to represent its terroir, this well balanced wine offers layers of flavor and some real complexity. Wilson Zinfandel 2008 Dry Creek. big, rich, full bodied California Zinfandel with a rustic balance and sense of place and demand of terroir recognition. MORE >>

The 2008 Red Tail Ridge semi-dry Riesling was suggested by my sister-in-law. Just finished watching the movie "Avatar" while sipping on my first Riesling of the summer. Finger Lakes Riesling of course. This month is Riesling month in New York and this will be the first of many I'll enjoy over the next 30 days. Sound good? What else is better! MORE >>

Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. After two months of laying around, drinking coffee, tea, water and gatorade and laying off the good stuff I am beginning to feel the need for a long day of wine shopping, but the fridge is full and I will just have to do my part in making room for more. Here the grapes for Frascati are grown. MORE >>

at first opened a dry Riesling, but was astonished to find it loaded with acid and lacking any of the fruit or floral I was looking for to pair with the chicken. Since the dry Riesling turned me off, I figured the time and pairing was right for a sweeter wine. I love it when Shirley decides to experiment in the kitchen. MORE >>