Wine Tonite!

Yes, I am talking about Zinfandel.  Many people don’t realize that Zin is often considered the “workhorse” of California vinifera grape varieties, even though it takes a back seat to the better known Cabernet Sauvignon.  Certainly, Zin is not native to the area as its roots go back to Slovenia and the Crljenak grape and [...]

UPDATE:  Go  Here to review and vote for my video submission! Much like those gentlemen on the Bartles & Jaymes commercials back in the late 80′s I feel like the monotone drone of a dork reaching out to the social networking world “for your support”!  The $60k, 6-month job search is truly a clever campaign and opportunity [...]

As a wine making neophyte, I often wonder if it would be crazy to eventually turn my new education and skills into a new career, especially with all the different wines that are out there.  I mean, how could my wine possibly stand out and get anyone’s attention, much less sell enough to feed the [...]

If I had time and could’ve kept myself from getting sloshed I would’ve tried seven of them to make the title work, but you’ll have to just settle for only three today.  These Zinfandels we tasted are quite deadly, but in a good way.    2006 Rancho Zabaco ‘Heritage’ Zinfandel  Sonoma   $17 Color: Lightest of [...]

When we tasted the Hook and Ladder Pinot the other night, I was not only very impressed but there was something about it that just kind of nagged at me based on the tasting.   When the wine was “revealed” it hit me.  I knew exactly where Hook and Ladder was located – the southern end [...]