Fun Fact: Santa Barbara Temperatures
Santa Barbara temperature increases 1°F for every mile traveled inland (east). Yet another reason this unexpected area is ideal for growing so many wine …
2012: Epic Year for California Wine!
[slideshow] I was in Napa last week and posted an image of grapes still on the vine – phenomenal news for …
BAD WINE: Signs of Heat Damage
About a month ago, there was a local heat wave that was in full force just as I was having a bottle …
Wine and Cocaine (A History Lesson)
[slideshow] The other day I had some guests over and I believe someone was sipping on a can of Coke. From there …
Industry Jargon: Petrol
If you ever get hint of ‘pencil eraser’ in your wine, the industry term for this aroma is Petrol.
Oenophile: A person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.
[ee-nuh-fahyl], noun.
The Purpose of Roses in Vineyards
“Everywhere in the Champagne the roses come tumbling out of the sides of the vineyards still…None of the celebrated French lover’s …
American v. French Oak Barrels
What’s the Difference? Cost American: ~ $300 French: ~$600 Flavor: American: Stronger vanilla flavors French: Less tannins Wineries (reds): American: Beaulieu Vineyards, …
‘Meritage’ is a trademarked term describing reserve-quality Bordeaux blends.
Wineries have to pay in order to use this term.