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Learn the code words wine reviewers typically use and what they mean.

Wine bottles come with instructions if you know how to read them.

Climate is a major influence for aroma and taste. Learn how.

Understanding how the wine is made can tell you a lot about how it will taste.

Highway 12 - Where wine people go to chill

They call it wine alley. On the southeast side of the Plaza there's an internal courtyard with a bunch of tasting rooms. When you're...

Sojourn Cellars Fall Release

It was a pleasant day in Sonoma, and I took a break on a Friday afternoon to sample the fall release at Sojourn Cellars. The heat of the...

Which Way Rosé?

With the temps popping 100 degrees over the last week here in Sonoma, Rosé has been the go-to wine for pool side and warm evenings dining...

Sixteen 600 - It's Fun To Explore The Edge

Just off the edge of the Sonoma Plaza you'll find a small cottage tucked away from the street that is the home of Winery Sixteen 600....

Saintsbury - Perfect Garden In The Carneros

The rolling hills of the Carneros that link Sonoma and Napa counties along the San Pablo Bay not only host fantastic vineyards for...

The Genesis Of Napa Cab

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the iconic wine of the American wine industry, and that's due in large part to two men.

Forever young... 2016 Chamisal Young Vines Pinot Noir

We’ve been lucky to have one of my wife’s closest friends visit us in wine country over the last couple months. And last weekend she...

Deep and red - 2019 Scott Harvey, J&S Reserve Barbera

The Piedmont in Italy is famous for the superstar Nebbiolo grape, the basis for famous Barolo and Barbaresco wines. This prized vine...

2018 Brutocao Quadriga, Mendocino

2018 Brutocao Quadriga wine review. Lovely and layered with blueberry, red plum, green herbs and spice. A complex and elegant Italian blend

Sojourn Cellars - Cozy Cottage off Sonoma Plaza

It is really special when it all comes together - the people, the wines and the setting. Rich, luscious, wines with balance and complexity

2015 Sojourn Pinot Noir, Riddle Vineyards

Sojourn's Riddle Vineyard Pinots are known for their balanced, layered character. This 2015 follows the playbook to a T

How astrology divines delicious wines

It used to be that quality and flavor were the barometers for wine - and maybe price. Ok, certainly the price. Sure, trendy boutique...