Wine

Thanks to its popularity both for home winemaking and as communion wine, many Zinfandel vines were able to survive prohibition, leading to the abundance of "old vine" Zinfandels. These low-yielding,...

The Wetzel Family Estate now grows fourteen grape varieties, on diverse sites stretching from the banks of the Russian River up onto the hillsides. Each grape variety is matched to...

We prune our Merlot vines heavily and drop fruit several times during the growing season so the remaining clusters ripen evenly. Winemaker Kevin Hall has found that fermenting Merlot at...

Overall, 2016 was a more normal growing season than the last few years. While the drought was still persistent, we received much needed rain over the winter and early spring....

Alexander Valley Vineyards produces 100,000 cases annually, 17 varietal wines and proprietary blends. Seventy-five percent of AVV?s production is red wine. Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon constitute roughly half of...

After purchasing the historic Cyrus Alexander homestead, Harry and Maggie Wetzel strived to create a thriving agricultural lifestyle on the property. They raised their children along with their vines in...

After purchasing the historic Cyrus Alexander homestead, Harry and Maggie Wetzel strived to create a thriving agricultural lifestyle on the property. They raised their children along with their vines in...

Aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla and a slight cocoa and chocolate note. In the glass there are rich flavors of plum, cherry, cassis, blackberry, spice and...

Folie a Deux has blossomed since coming under the Trinchero family umbrella in 2004. Under Bob Trinchero, the proprietor of several renowned California wineries, the quality at Folie a Deux...

Alchemist Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018 750 ML Alchemist Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018 750 ML

In spite of the anchor that Pinot Noir has provided for Oregon, a growing number of Oregon producers are now widening their focus and highlighting the state?s impact on other...

The Acre and One Acre story begins in 2002 with just one acre of Cabernet Sauvignon planted and nurtured to maturity almost solely by co-founder, Dave Becker, at his family...

Carneros?vineyard. The tree stands tall against the cool winds from San Francisco Bay signaling the chilly conditions that give this region one of?the longest growing seasons around. Cool temperatures, dense...

One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made....

Pinot Noir?is the dominant red wine grape of?Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner...

California is one of the New World's truly great wine producing countries, and within the state, there are few regions quite as enduringly popular or successful as Santa Barbara. Santa...

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary...

Anna Lee C. Iijima joined?Wine Enthusiast?in 2010. A former attorney turned beverage devotee, she holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is...

For three hundred years now, the United States has been leading the New World in wine production, both in regards to quantity and quality. Wine is actually produced in all...

The?Central Coast?AVA?in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the?Central Valley....

Cabernet Sauvignon?is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy,...

Paul Gregutt is a Contributing Editor for?Wine Enthusiast?magazine, a founding member of the magazine?s Tasting Panel, and reviews the wines of Oregon and Canada. The author of the critically-acclaimed?Washington Wines...

Paul Gregutt is a Contributing Editor for?Wine Enthusiast?magazine, a founding member of the magazine?s Tasting Panel, and reviews the wines of Oregon and Canada. The author of the critically-acclaimed?Washington Wines...

Paul Gregutt is a Contributing Editor for?Wine Enthusiast?magazine, a founding member of the magazine?s Tasting Panel, and reviews the wines of Oregon and Canada. The author of the critically-acclaimed?Washington Wines...

Paul Gregutt is a Contributing Editor for?Wine Enthusiast?magazine, a founding member of the magazine?s Tasting Panel, and reviews the wines of Oregon and Canada. The author of the critically-acclaimed?Washington Wines...

Paul Gregutt is a Contributing Editor for?Wine Enthusiast?magazine, a founding member of the magazine?s Tasting Panel, and reviews the wines of Oregon and Canada. The author of the critically-acclaimed?Washington Wines...

Rutherglen?is an historic wine region in northeast Victoria, Australia, famous for its fortified Topaque and?Muscat?with complex tawny characteristics.

Paul Gregutt is a Contributing Editor for?Wine Enthusiast?magazine, a founding member of the magazine?s Tasting Panel, and reviews the wines of Oregon and Canada. The author of the critically-acclaimed?Washington Wines...

In addition to his work at Wine Enthusiast, Sean P. Sullivan is the founder of Washington Wine Report, a site dedicated to the wines and wineries of the Pacific Northwest...

Gracefully perched atop a stunning promontory at 2,200 feet, the DAOU Spanish Colonial style winery is embraced by a tangible serenity. Hawks wheel and bank while the all-day sun caresses...

Rudy and Rita von Strasser set out looking for a vineyard property to make their home. Having already developed a deep passion and talent for producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Rudy was...

Rudy and Rita von Strasser set out looking for a vineyard property to make their home. Having already developed a deep passion and talent for producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Rudy was...

Rudy and Rita von Strasser set out looking for a vineyard property to make their home. Having already developed a deep passion and talent for producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Rudy was...