As a bead of sweat runs down my cleavage, I reach for the best thirst-quenching tool at the pool: a cool, dewy plastic glass of white or rosé wine. There’s nothing like it to satisfy quivering, lusty lips longing for the refreshing taste of crisp, clean wine. As I guzzle, an errant stream trickles ... Read More »
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Wine review: Dry Creek 2009 Dry Chenin Blanc and 2006 Mariner
Dry Creek Vineyards isn’t one of those jump up and down, shouting “look at me!” wineries. They thankfully haven’t gone down the animal-on-the-label road nor have they succumbed to posting promotional drivel on Facebook and Twitter. They’re thoughtful, consistent and course-stayers ... Read More »
The grape stranger: Chenin blanc wines are your friend
I love truffles. Not the gooey chocolate delicacy but the delicious yet expensive mushroom that I’d sell myself on the street to pay for. Few people are enamored or familiar with my favorite fungus. Only elite culinarians are hip to them — much like the chenin blanc grape. Truffles are to ... Read More »
Heritage Lesson: The origins of California’s meritage wine
Pinky aloft, lips pursed and eyes aflame, a pretentious gentleman proudly announces, “I do love a meritaahge.” After processing the pronunciation faux pas, I quell the subliminal urge to punch him in the face, and then, with as much obnoxious affect as I can muster, I correct him: “Meritage ... Read More »