2018 looks to be the best vintage for Napa Valley and Sonoma County in several years. Harvest is just about complete. Winemakers to whom I’ve spoken have been genuinely enthusiastic.
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Forget old stereotypes. Merlot can make great wines, wines of balance with tannins, acidity, fruit and savoriness tugging at opposing corners to create a taut, exciting glass of red. Here's what you should know about Merlot
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The Rutherford Dust Society conducted their annual AVA tasting and vintage review on July 11. The event highlights a soon-to-be-released vintage, in this case 2015.
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The wildfires ravaging Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties remain officially uncontained. This article contains updates on the overall status, the effect on wineries and info on how you can help.
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A look at 2014 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon based on a recent blind tasting and seminar. Included are comments and analysis on the vintage overall and twelve top wines.
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