Whole Foods is rolling out their own take on popular, low cost wines. Look for Three Wishes wines at $2.99 a bottle . A lot has changed in the marketplace of lower cost wines over over the past ten years. Wineries have sought out and bought good grapes at reasonable prices; turning them into...
The bright, clear kick of red Zinfandel wine will get a major shout-out on its very own day. Zin lovers worldwide will connect on November 19th, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (PST). “It’s a 24-hour event for wine lovers to explore Zinfandel, the uniquely American varietal that pairs well with a wide array...
With fall’s chill in the air and plenty of just harvested, root vegetables to play with, this hearty soup makes a comforting lunch or dinner. Try it with gruyere-jarlsberg grilled cheese or panini and sliced apples. Your wine pairing: Ferraton Père et Fils Côtes du Rhône 2008. This is a well balanced white. It’s...
The inspiring foods and vintages of California wine country have come alive in The Winemaker Cooks, a new book by Hanna Winery and Vineyards own Christine Hanna. With clear understanding of how to enjoy great vintages and and food together, there’s also a range of smart information on everything from wine service to building...
Organic wine is becoming a go-to for taste, environmental commitment and health. Yet, it’s often difficult to find really good vintages. “Many of the best organic producers are choosing not to label their wines ‘organic’. They want to compete purely on taste, without being pigeon-holed. And that’s fine, but it’s not helpful when you’re...
The company responsible for some familiar wine labels including Ravenswood, Estancia and Clos du Bois is dramatically expanding its solar energy initiative. Constellation Wines is acting on its mission to foster sustainability and social responsibility by setting up new solar energy installations at its California wineries. Approximately 17,000 solar panels will be installed in...
A contemporary harvest festival is creating a powerful model for bringing people together around locally produced food and wine. Over 50 rockstar chefs and 100 wineries are pulling out all the stops for this year’s Harvest: Farm-to-Table celebrating the agricultural bounty of California’s Monterey County. Local and regional farmers and artisan cheese makers will...
A label can tell the story of a finely crafted wine. It evokes a sense of each vintage: the location and environment in which its grapes were grown, what inspired its winemaker, the year it was produced and the varietals that have gone into each unique crafting. It also offers a window into the...
Maine’s Chebeague Island Inn is luring leaf peepers this fall with a three-night, midweek special. Tucked into rooms offering seaside views, guests will enjoy a five-course chef’s tasting dinner with wine pairings. The Inn’s chef, Justin Rowe, is creating a modern take on traditional New England ingredients. There’s also hot cocoa, tea and house-made...
