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. Tags: California Petite Sirah red wine few of the issues are for how long and where. Suggested retail is $15. MORE >>

I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. Tags: California red wine Sonoma County Zinfandel I'm starting to surprise myself with what I am finding with Zinfandel and also a bit disappointed that I wasted so many years with such a limited selection or narrow palate. Not that I am old?? MORE >>

Perhaps Matthews could; he is apparently a vintner in Virginia but this wine is something different from California.). What do Motörhead , AC/DC , Whitesnake , the Rolling Stones , and Dave Matthews have in common? Sadly, none of them could probably identify the vineyards used for making said wines. You like Motörhead? American wine MORE >>

USA, Virginia, Central Region, Monticello. 2009 Peter Michael Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille ( about $80 ) USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley. 2007 Iron Horse Vineyards Russian Cuvée ( about $30 ) USA, California, Sonoma County, Green Valley. Sure enough, Eric posted the wines served, complete with tasting notes. Find it. MORE >>

Robert Parker has announced editorial changes at the Wine Advocate, including the fact that he will no longer be reviewing the wines of California. So many have it shipped to friends in Virginia or offices in DC (remember how DC is the thirstiest non-state in the nation ?). SIPPED: baton passing. SPIT: recession. billion. Guardian ]. MORE >>