If you are like me you may trust some book imprints, record labels and varied tastemakers when making new picks.The same thing applies in my case regarding wine. I trust the palate of a number of importers and distributors.The process can be gradual. You buy one wine, then two, then more bearing the...

It’s hard to imagine any region outdoing Santa Barbara for the sheer variety of chardonnay styles it offers....

First thing on the premiere of For the Love of Ray J , the girls were treated to a private concert by Ray J. The girls looked totally hot and seemed to be really into Ray J. I guess time on this show will tell all… [Photo: © 2009 VH1] Ray J seemed likewise to be into all the girls. Perhap...

Gary Vaynerchuk picks 3 Chardonnay wines to go head to head for a battle royal. Which of these 3 93 point scored Wine Spectator and Robert parker wines will win? Having trouble viewing this video? Try the Quicktime version. Comments on this episode(41) Leave a comment › “No answer to QOT...

Curious how to impress friends with your wine knowledge without breaking the bank? If you are reading this column, you already realize that high-priced wine does not necessarily mean “better� wine. Instead, you will earn respect by choosing a delicious, well-structured wine from a respected prod...

Act like a Sideways snob for two days during the Third Annual LA Wine Fest with a smattering of other oenophiles. You can taste over 500 wines during the festival (there’s booze, too, for those of you who don’t know the difference between cabernet or chardonnay). By then end of it, you might be ...

Being a health and fitness nut is not incompatible with a love for eating. Summer is the season for fresh produce, so this evening I went out and picked some tomatoes, peppers and herbs. My plan: to do some simple culinary blending that will illustrate the beauty of Yard Dog White 2006, a creative b...

The label eludes to the scene. You're there, or your mind takes you there if you're not there in body. You look to the west and the colors emerge with a fortunate sunset as sailing vessels are in no hurry to return to their moors. People amble down the boardwalk or the palm lined avenue as a hard wo...

Filed under: Wine California Chardonnays sometimes get a bad reputation for being overly oaky. While big, oaky Chards definitely have their place, especially with richer foods, an unoaked Chardonnay can offer a light and fruity taste that is perfect for summer. Summers Estate Wines in Calistoga has ...

Murfatlar a castigat 6 medalii la cea de-a XIV-a editie a Concursului Mondial de Vinuri Bruxelles 2008. Oscarul Vinurilor, asa cum este supranumita celebra competitie, a avut loc anul acesta la Bordeaux, in inima celor mai renumite podgorii din lume, in perioada 18-20 aprilie. (more…)...