VIÑA MONTES Malbec Colchagua Valley 2013 $13 (Wine Spectator)
A pleasant, firm, cocoa-accented Chilean Malbec
Rhone Rangers Tasting: March 28, Richmond, CA
Spring is in the air here in San Francisco. The plum and some cherry blossoms have already burst forth, those with allergies are suffering a bit, and we've got sunshine into the dinner hour thanks to the magic of daylight savings time. Spring means a lot of different things to different people, but for any wine lover in San Francisco, it certainly
Pinot Briefs
Bouchaine Announces Retirement of Michael Richmond & New Winemaker Michael Richmond has retired after a 45-year career, including 13 years as Winemaker and General Manager at Bouchaine Vineyards. Chris Kajani has been appointed the winery's new Winemaker and General Manager. During his illustrious career, Richmond, who co-founded Acacia Win
Expert judges from across the country join forces to evaluate record number of wines
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition takes the evaluation of all wines entered into its competition very seriously and trusts only the best palates to taste and judge. During the first week of January, 59 judges from all aspects of the wine industry, including media, restaurant and hospitality, education, winemaking and retail, gather toget
Taiwan Authorities Seize 30,000 Bottles of Allegedly Counterfeit Wine (Wine Spectator)
Prosecutors accuse importer of rebottling Chilean bulk wine as Bordeaux; CEO denies charges
Jefford on Monday: Whatâ??s a perfect berry?
Is mixed ripeness â?" some grapes barely ripe, some almost over-ripe â?" desirable at harvest time?
Spanish wine giant Codorniu expands in Rioja
Spanish wine group Codorniu has embarked on a major expansion in Rioja through its majority-owned subsidiary, Bodegas Bilbainas, according to its chief executive, Javier Pages.
No need to look down your nose at the wine novice – Irish Independent
Irish IndependentNo need to look down your nose at the wine noviceIrish IndependentBread and wine are two of the great joys in life; both almost as old as time, both loved unreservedly more than ever. And now we are out of the recession, there has been a great resurgence in the opening of standalone wine shops and artisan bakeries ...
New Zealand wine region honoured with its own Riedel glass
A world leading glassware giant has honoured New Zealand wine this week, with the launch of a Central Otago Pinot Noir glass. Riedel Crystal, a 300-year-old leader in varietal-specific glassware, created the “perfect glass” to enjoy Central Otago Pinot Noir after learning of the region’s reputation. Rudi Bauer, Central Otago Winegrowers Association
Virginia needs more wine grapes
Nothing to be sour over in the recent state of grape report from Virginia's governor; the state's wine industry is growing and the numbers reflect this upward movement. Governor McAuliffe announced that the Virginia 2014 wine grape harvest increased just over 17 percent from the previous year's harvest.
