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Wine Talk: Big Winners of 2020
The many setbacks of 2020 notwithstanding, there were numerous bright spots for the wine industry over the course of the year. As regular readers of this column know, I oversee ...
January 11, 2021
BY
Robert Whitley
Pompeii Is Famous for Its Ruins and Bodies, but What About Its Wine?
Pompeii is famed for plaster-cast bodies, ruins, frescoes, and the rare snapshot it provides of a rather typical ...
January 7, 2021
BY
Emlyn Dodd
The Year in Beer: Best Brews of 2020
In 2020, while I didn’t get to a lot of bars to sample the brews, I had some ...
December 29, 2020
BY
Kevin Revolinski
Wine Talk: A Schramsberg for the Ages
When the late Jack and Jamie Davies purchased the historic Jacob Schram winery in Calistoga, California, in 1965, ...
December 28, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
How to Make Eggnog From Scratch
Eggnog season is upon us! To be honest, in some parts of the Midwest I am not sure ...
Wine Talk: Why Champagne Dominates
Given a choice between a bottle of Champagne or a sparkling wine from any other corner of the ...
December 20, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Mulled Ale: Warm Beer for Cold Nights
We are now entering the season when “ice cold” doesn’t necessarily sound like the best thing—maybe even for ...
December 18, 2020
BY
Kevin Revolinski
Wine Talk: 3 Strategies for Finding Great Budget Wines
Early on in my wine journey, I developed a healthy respect for budget wines, and not because I ...
December 7, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Cranberries Aren’t Just for Sauce
Thanksgiving has passed, but that's no reason to stop eating cranberries. These pert and tart berries are a ...
November 30, 2020
BY
Lynda Balslev
Winery to Watch: St. Supéry
NAPA, Calif.—Cruising along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley is a feast for the eyes of even the ...
November 23, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Thanksgiving Wines: Challenge or Opportunity?
The Thanksgiving table is often seen as a challenge by those who seek to serve the perfect wine ...
November 21, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
The Best Beers to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner
Our national holiday of gratitude is nearly upon us once again, and as you plan the day's menu, ...
November 20, 2020
BY
Kevin Revolinski
Wine Talk: Napa Valley on the Rebound
NAPA, Calif.—The drive south through the Napa Valley from Calistoga to St. Helena, along the Silverado Trail, is ...
November 9, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: Napa Valley Fire Update
On Oct. 20, Cal Fire announced the Napa Valley's devastating Glass fire was 100 percent contained. The Glass ...
November 2, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
7 Fall Beers to Try—Beyond the Usual Suspects
Fall is here, colors have changed, and beer shelves are full of pumpkin ales and Oktoberfest. But maybe ...
October 29, 2020
BY
Kevin Revolinski
Wine Talk: Classic Wine and Cheese Pairings
No matter your level of interest or knowledge, there is one thing you know about wine: Wine loves ...
October 26, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: Merlot Fights Back
October is Merlot Month. Before you yawn, consider this. Merlot was ascendant in the domestic wine market prior ...
October 19, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: Napa Valley Burning
The Napa Valley is on fire. The worldwide symbol of fine wine in America has been burning for ...
October 12, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Warped and Wee Heavy: Scotch Ales
I’ve been a Star Trek fan since I was a child watching reruns in the 70s with my ...
October 9, 2020
BY
Kevin Revolinski
Wine Talk: Somm Challenge Standouts
In addition to the top wine (2015 Tom Eddy Greeg Vineyard cabernet sauvignon) and winery (Akash Winery, Temecula) ...
October 5, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: Temecula’s Akash Winery Is Not the Usual Suspect
The results of a wine competition are often predictable. Round up the usual suspects and you will likely ...
September 28, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: Somms Spot Value Wines, $20 and Under
Conventional wisdom holds that most wine experts, including professional sommeliers, are somewhat snobbish about what they drink. While ...
September 21, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Yuengling, America’s Oldest Brewer, Invades the West Coast
Hey West Coast beer lovers, it's pronounced YING-ling. D.G. Yuengling and Son, America's oldest operating brewer, is sending ...
September 21, 2020
BY
The Associated Press
Fruit Beers Worth Trying
Purists may cringe at the thought of fruit in beer, and I’ve met those who dismiss it: “That’s ...
September 18, 2020
BY
Kevin Revolinski
Wine Talk: Remembering the 2020 Vintage
Who could forget the vintage of 2020? Lightning strikes, out-of-control wildfires, an epic heat wave! Yep, that describes ...
September 14, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: Wine Pairings for Fall Grilling Classics
Fall is a beautiful time of year for a barbecue. Over the years, I've stumbled across several fall ...
September 7, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
Wine Talk: California Wine Country, a Paradise Lost
When wildfires ravaged California wine country in 2017, four wine industry public relations pros swung into action with ...
August 31, 2020
BY
Robert Whitley
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