But the list raised questions for Ray Isle of Food & Wine, since he tweeted: The lack of California wines is understandable for a couple of reasons. Yes, California makes a lot of wine and much of it is under $12. The New York Times magazine ran an infographic on Sunday that compiled the picks of 18 wine industry types. MORE >>

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: one-stop shopping. 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 >>

This is a wine that I NEVER would select from a wine list, auction, or retail shop - not a wine that I would buy. Tastings California Fugedaboudit Chateau Simone Austria Equipo NavazosA lot of people don't like blind tasting, but I enjoy it a lot. But still, it's good to check in on these things from time to time. It's good fun. MORE >>

thought is was kinda ironic that just a few hours after hearing this news, I spotted a wine bottle in one of my favorite shops, with a pink ribbon on the label. Wine type: Red Wine Varietal: Blend Appellation: California Acid: 67 g/100ml PH: 4.06 Tags: California red blend This disease is not reserved for just women. MORE >>

Absolutely; I’ve certainly gotten interesting wines in supermarkets in Chicago and California. But to survey what the situation looks like now and hopefully generate some ideas, I’ve talked to several wine shop owners about their stores and their thoughts going forward. Or so Governor Paterson thinks. MORE >>